Using Giphy

Share GIFs in chat using Giphy integration to add fun and expressiveness to your messages.

How to Use Giphy

Step 1: Open Giphy Picker

  1. Click the Gif button 🎬 in the message input

  2. The Giphy picker will open in a modal

Step 2: Search for a GIF

  1. Type a search term in the search box (e.g., "happy", "dancing", "moon")

  2. Browse through the results

  3. Scroll to see more options

Step 3: Select and Send

  1. Click on a GIF you like

  2. It will be added to your message

  3. You can add text before or after the GIF

  4. Click Send to post

Giphy Features

  • Search by emotion (happy, sad, excited)

  • Search by action (dancing, running, jumping)

  • Search by meme or trending topics

  • Search by crypto-related terms

  • The picker shows trending GIFs by default

  • Great for finding popular, relevant GIFs

  • Updates in real-time

Preview

  • Hover over a GIF to see a preview

  • Click to select it

  • The GIF appears in your message input before sending

Best Practices

When to Use GIFs

  • Celebrating - Share excitement about price movements

  • Reacting - Respond to funny or interesting messages

  • Expressing emotion - Show how you feel

  • Lightening the mood - Add humor to conversations

  • Don't spam - Avoid sending too many GIFs

  • Stay relevant - Use GIFs that make sense in context

GIF Etiquette

  • Keep it appropriate - Use family-friendly GIFs

  • Be mindful - Consider the room's atmosphere

  • Use sparingly - Don't overuse GIFs

  • No offensive content - Avoid inappropriate GIFs

  • Don't spam - One or two GIFs per message is enough

Troubleshooting

GIF Not Loading

  • Check your internet connection

  • Try refreshing the page

  • The GIF may have been removed from Giphy

Giphy Picker Not Opening

  • Try refreshing the page

  • Check if pop-ups are blocked

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