Top 10 Productivity Tricks Inside MSNPlus You Should Be UsingMSNPlus is a feature-rich messaging extension designed to enhance everyday communication, streamline workflows, and help users get more done with less friction. Whether you’re a casual user who wants tidier chats or a power user juggling multiple conversations and tasks, these ten productivity tricks will help you squeeze the most value from MSNPlus.
1. Master Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts
One of the fastest ways to speed up repetitive actions is with keyboard shortcuts. MSNPlus usually offers customizable hotkeys for opening chats, sending quick replies, toggling presence status, or launching attachments. Spend 10–15 minutes mapping frequently used actions to easy-to-reach keys (for example, Ctrl+Enter for “send,” Alt+N for “new chat,” and Ctrl+Shift+F for “search”).
Tip: Export your shortcuts so you can restore them quickly on another device.
2. Use Templates and Snippets for Repetitive Messages
If you often send the same responses, set up templates or text snippets. Create short codes (like /brb, /invoice, /thanks) that expand into full messages. This reduces typing time and ensures consistent tone and information.
Example snippet setup:
- /meeting → “Thanks for scheduling. I’ll be there at 3:00 PM. Agenda items: …”
- /followup → “Following up on our last conversation — any updates on the deliverables?”
3. Automate with Rules and Triggers
MSNPlus supports automation rules that act based on message content, time, or sender. Use rules to:
- Move or pin important chats to the top.
- Auto-respond with availability outside business hours.
- Tag or label messages containing keywords like “invoice,” “urgent,” or client names.
Automation reduces manual triage and keeps your focus on higher-value tasks.
4. Organize Conversations with Tags and Folders
Instead of scrolling through a long chat list, tag conversations by project, priority, or client. Create folders for “Today,” “This Week,” or “Pending Action.” This lets you adopt a GTD-style flow: capture, clarify, organize, reflect, and engage.
Quick setup:
- Tag “Project A” for all related chats.
- Move completed threads into an “Archived” folder automatically after 30 days.
5. Integrate Calendars and Task Managers
Sync MSNPlus with your calendar and task manager to keep context where conversations happen. Schedule meetings directly from chats, convert messages into tasks, and attach due dates. When a message becomes an action item, one click should create a task with context and links back to the chat.
Benefit: fewer context switches between apps and better follow-through.
6. Pin Important Messages and Threads
Pinning is invaluable for keeping priority threads and frequently referenced messages accessible. Pin meeting notes, key decisions, and client requirements at the top of your chat for quick reference.
Pro tip: Pin a single thread per major project to make daily standups faster.
7. Use Advanced Search and Filters
Powerful search filters (by date range, sender, attachment type, or tag) can save you from endless scrolling. Learn the search syntax: use quotes for exact phrases, boolean operators (AND/OR/NOT), and filters like from: or has:attachment to narrow results.
Example searches:
- from:alice has:attachment “Q3 report”
- “deliverable” NOT draft
8. Schedule Messages and Delayed Sends
Draft messages and schedule them to be sent at the most effective time — during business hours for clients in different time zones, or to avoid sending late-night messages. Scheduled sends are also useful for reminders or recurring status updates.
Use cases:
- Send daily standup reminders at 9:00 AM.
- Schedule follow-up emails 48 hours after a meeting.
9. Securely Share Files with Version Control
MSNPlus often includes secure file sharing with version history. Instead of sending repeated attachments, upload to a shared space and link to the file. When updates occur, update the file and keep the link constant so team members always see the latest version.
Do this:
- Upload specifications to a shared folder.
- Link the folder in the project chat rather than attaching new files each time.
10. Leverage Bots and AI Assistants
MSNPlus may offer bots or connector integrations that automate lookups, summarize long threads, set reminders, or pull data from external services. Use a bot to:
- Summarize a long chat into bullet points.
- Pull sales metrics into a chat on demand.
- Create polls and run quick team decisions.
Caveat: ensure bots follow your organization’s privacy rules before connecting them to sensitive chats.
Conclusion
Applying these ten productivity tricks will transform MSNPlus from a simple chat tool into a centralized productivity hub. Start by picking two or three techniques that solve your biggest time-sinks—keyboard shortcuts, message templates, and integrations are often the highest-return changes—and iterate from there.
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