Instagram releases GIFs on Direct; see how to use it in your messages | Social networks

Instagram released on Thursday (20) the use of GIFs within Direct Messages. Animations can be found by touching the GIF button, located on the message typing bar. The animated figures appear on a merry-go-round and the user can send the most famous items of the moment or search using keywords or phrases. According to the company, the update is available from today on the application for iPhone (iOS) and Android.

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The user can also send a "surprise" GIF to the friend within Direct. To do this, just search for a specific theme and choose the loyalty option. The application will send an animation related to that searched subject, but the user will not see its content before. The animation platform used in DMs at Giphy, the same used in Stories posts. See, in the following step by step, how to send a GIF in direct Instagram messages.

Instagram allows you to send GIFs in Direct Foto messages: Divulgao / Instagram

Instagram allows you to send GIFs in Direct Foto messages: Divulgao / Instagram

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Step 1. Open a conversation and tap the GIF button on the typing bar. You will see the most popular animations of the moment on a merry-go-round. Touch one of them to send it immediately.

GIFs are available in button in direct messages Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo FernandesGIFs are available in button in direct messages Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

GIFs are available in button in direct messages Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Step 2. If you want to search for a specific topic, type something in the Search Giphy field. Animations will appear as you type. Just touch an item to send.

  It is possible to search for GIFs of specific themes in direct Instagram messages. Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes  It is possible to search for GIFs of specific themes in direct Instagram messages. Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

It is possible to search for GIFs of specific themes in direct Instagram messages. Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Step 3. To send a random GIF, enter a desired subject and select the random option. A confirmation balloon will appear on the screen. Touch Submit to confirm the submission.

Instagram sends random GIF to friends in direct messages Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo FernandesInstagram sends random GIF to friends in direct messages Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

Instagram sends random GIF to friends in direct messages Photo: Reproduo / Rodrigo Fernandes

This is another news announced by Instagram in recent weeks. Recently, the app released the button Buy in Stories in Brazil. In late August, the social network made it easier to apply for account verification and announced new security tools.

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