# Public channels

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* **Public channels** (also called **channels** for short) act as a base for all channel types.
* Anyone at your company can join a channel.
* New members can join a channel and read all the information previously shared by other users.
* Public conversations help you build a knowledge base for your organization with minimal effort.

Please review [How to Create Channel](broken://pages/-M9cL2cqajKf8C0eZ4Wt#_How_to_Create) for more information on creating a channel


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