How To Send Gif In Slack

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Slack is one of the most popular collaboration tools used in the workplace today. It’s a platform that facilitates communication, and one of the fun ways to communicate on Slack is by using GIFs. Whether you’re celebrating a team win, reacting to news, or just want to lighten up the conversation, sending a GIF is a great way to express yourself. In this blog post, we are going to walk you through the steps on how to send a GIF in Slack.

Step-by-step Guide to Send a GIF on Slack

Method 1: Using the /giphy Command

Slack integrates with GIPHY, a popular online database and search engine that allows users to search for and share short looping videos with no sound, that resemble animated GIF files.

Here’s how you send a GIF using the /giphy command:

  1. Open the Slack conversation where you want to post the GIF.
  2. Type /giphy followed by a keyword related to the GIF you want to share. For instance, if you want to share a happy GIF, you could type /giphy happy.
  3. Press Enter. Slack will show you a GIF based on the keyword you entered.
  4. If you’re satisfied with the GIF, click the Send button. If not, you can click Shuffle to see a different GIF.

Method 2: Uploading a GIF File

If you have a specific GIF file on your computer that you want to share, you can upload it directly to Slack. Here’s how:

  1. Open the Slack conversation where you want to post the GIF.
  2. Click on the + symbol next to the text box.
  3. Select Your computer from the menu.
  4. Navigate to the location of the GIF on your computer, select it, and click Open.
  5. Click Upload to share the GIF in the conversation.

And there you have it! Now you know two different methods to share a GIF on Slack. Remember, while GIFs can add fun and personality to your conversations, they should always be used appropriately and in accordance with your workplace’s guidelines.

Happy Slacking!