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How to Send GIFs on Apple Messages

With the iOS 10 update, Apple's Messages app now natively supports a library of GIFs that you can send in your chats. This can be accessed from the '#images' app included with the update. Unfortunately, Messages for macOS does not have app...
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iOS

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

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    Download the GIF Keyboard app.
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    Open Messages.
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    Click a chat.
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    Click the GiF menu. This will appear in the upper right of your computer's menu bar.
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    Enter a search into the search bar. The results will appear in the menu.
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    Drag and drop a GIF from from the menu into your Messages chat.
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    Hit ↵ Enter to send.
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