New on Connect : You Can Now Add GIFs to Your Posts & Replies

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Add GIFs to Your Posts & Replies

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Great news for all Local Guides :confetti_ball:

Connect has introduced a fun new feature—you can now add Gifs while creating posts or replying to comments.:partying_face:

A well-chosen GIF can make your appreciation, excitement, congratulations, or reactions more expressive and engaging. Whether you’re thanking someone, celebrating an achievement, or simply adding a touch of fun to the conversation, GIFs are now just a tap away.

✨ How to use it:

  1. Start creating a post or reply
  2. Tap the GIF button in the editor toolbar.
  3. Search for your favourite GIF.
  4. Select it and post

🎥 Instruction Video

(See the short video demonstration below )

You Can Also Resize GIFs on Connect to Fit Inline Text

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  1. Insert a GIF into your post or reply.

  2. Switch to Markdown mode.

  3. Find the GIF markdown, which will look similar to:

    ![GIF](Peachandgoma: Cool Cat Swag|498x392)

  4. Change the size values to your preferred dimensions, for example:

    ![GIF](Peachandgoma: Cool Cat Swag|25x30)

  5. The GIF will now appear much smaller and can fit neatly within your sentence, giving it a sticker- or emoji-like appearance. Milk And Mocha Bears: Music & Dance

I’ve already tried it here, and it works smoothly. It’s a nice addition that makes conversations on Connect even more lively and interactive. :blush:

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Have you used this new feature yet? Share your favourite GIF or let us know what you think in the comments! :speech_balloon:. @SharmaK @Tejal @TravellerG @Ssiddharth2000

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Great information @Np45 :+1:t5:
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Great information @Np45 . Really, this feature of GIF is awesome in the connect :+1:

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benar sekali saya juga baru melihat hal itu @Np45

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*jika gambar terlalu besar, bisa saja di sesuaikan dengan ukuran yang lebih sederhana sehingga bisa nyaman dilihat.

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Thanks for this wonderful update @Np45
I am loving it.

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This is really cool update on Connect. Thank you for sharing @Np45

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Thank you @Np45 for sharing new information on adding gif to our posts & replies.

So excited Vrbie Vrbs: Dancing Cat with Green Glasses [we can make it fit smaller in a sentence also]

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Very good initiative @Np45 .

Keep inspiring.

Regards

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Yes, brother. @Rahul001 :blush:
Peachandgoma: Cool Cat Swagwe make it smaller by switching to Markdown mode and editing the GIF size manually. .

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Nice catch, @Np45

I wonder if using GIFs you did not create yourself is following the guidelines.

Uploading GIFs as an image has always been possible. Maybe only from desktops.

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Nice catch @Np45 !

I do hope the community won’t be overzealous in their use of GIFs! For example, a simple Like on a post will do rather than a reply with a ‘thumbs up’ GIF. :sweat_smile: I’m more of an emoji person as it’s small, inline, more discrete and better for page loading. I know.. GIFs are pretty small so shouldn’t be an issue.

Interestingly, @NunungAfuah 's GIF auto-plays with no ‘Play’ or ‘Pause’ buttons (in the bottom right).

Experiment:
GIF added using the internal editor
Printer Printing 'TESTE'

GIF added as an uploaded image (I’m on desktop)
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@Np45 as below :smiley:

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Ich hoffe auch, dass es sich einspielt, im Moment läuft Connect sehr langsam, das Schreibtool ist außer Betrieb und es läuft einfach nicht wie gewohnt. @AdrianLunsong

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My pleasure @NareshDarji bhai @KetanChhaniyara bhai.:blush: I’m happy you found it helpful. Hope it benefits more Local Guides too. Thanks for your support :raising_hands:

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My pleasure @NunungAfuah @TusharSuradkar ji @doni_hariadi @Annaelisa :blush: I’m happy you found it helpful. Hope it benefits more Local Guides too. Thanks for your support! :raising_hands:

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My pleasure @AbhijeetUniyal @Anil6969 @VikramSingh_Valera bhai.:blush: I’m happy you found it helpful. Hope it benefits more Local Guides too. Thanks for your support! :raising_hands:

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Thank you, @MortenCopenhagen! :blush: That’s a good point. I also hope everyone uses GIFs responsibly and in moderation. This post is mainly to highlight the new built-in GIF feature on Connect. It’ll be interesting to see if any official guidance is shared regarding the use of third-party GIFs. Thanks for your valuable insight.

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Thanks, @AdrianLunsong I completely agree. GIFs should be used where they genuinely add value, not for every reply. Used thoughtfully, they can make conversations more engaging without becoming distracting.

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Great information @Np45
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Thank you for your effort and for keeping us informed, @Np45. However, it is rare to see Local Guides Connect users utilize this feature.
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Keep up the great work! I’m looking forward to your next hidden idea!