Tap: How to Send Gifs on Apple Messages

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Method 1of 2:

iOS

1. Open Messages.
2. Tap a chat.
3. Tap the>button. This is to the left of the message text field.
4. Tap theApps.
5. Tap theApp Menubutton. This looks like a grid of four circles and is in the lower left corner of the app window.
   • You can also swipe left or right to switch between installed apps.
6. Tap#images.
   • You can swipe up or down to scroll through your options.
7. Tap a GIF. It will be added to your message field.
   • You can remove the GIF by tapping thexin the upper right corner of the preview or replace it by tapping another GIF.
   • You can only send GIFs one at a time.
8. Tap the text field below the GIF. You can use this to enter a caption for the GIF or add a supplementary message.
9. TapSend. This is the up arrow on the right side of the text field.

Method 2of 2:

Mac

1. Download theGIF Keyboard app.
2. Open Messages.
3. Click a chat.
4. Click theGiFmenu. This will appear in the upper right of your computer's menu bar.
5. Enter a search into the search bar. The results will appear in the menu.
6. Drag and drop a GIF from from the menu into your Messages chat.
7. Hit?Enterto send.