Slack is a highly beneficial platform for professional collaboration and communication. However, it’s not solely focused on work – there are also fun features, such as GIFs, available. In this blog post, we will demonstrate how to incorporate a GIF into your Slack messages, enhancing the liveliness of your workplace correspondence.
Why Use GIFs in Slack?
GIFs are fun ways to express your emotions and reactions in a visual way. They can help break the ice, lighten the mood, or simply make a conversation more engaging. Slack is aware of that, so it provides an easy way to share GIFs.
How to Slack a GIF
Thankfully, Slack has made it incredibly easy to share GIFs. Follow the step by step guide below:
Step 1: Open the message box
The first step is to click on the message box at the bottom of the Slack interface, where you would normally type your messages.
Step 2: Type “/giphy” command
The magic starts with a simple command: /giphy. Type this into the message box, followed by a space and then the keyword for the GIF you want to share.
Step 3: Select and send your GIF
After hitting the enter key, a selection of GIFs related to your keyword will appear. You can scroll through them and click the one you want to send. Hit the ‘Send’ button and your GIF will be shared in the chat.
Customizing Your GIF Selection
Slack also offers customization options for GIF sharing. You can set the rating of the GIFs (G, PG, PG-13, R) to ensure the content is suitable for your workspace. This can be done by typing /giphy-settings into the message box and following the prompts that appear.
Conclusion
Adding GIFs to your Slack conversations can be a fun way to breathe some life into your professional communications. With the simple steps outlined above, you can start sharing GIFs in no time. Remember: keep it professional and respect your coworkers’ boundaries while sharing GIFs.