Memes/GIFs: What Are They and How to Send One

What Are Memes/GIFs: To put it simply, memes are just internet content that goes viral. They are usually images with text or videos. When people send content to one another over messaging services, they usually send GIFs. GIFs are very similar to memes, but the difference is that they are always short video clips. GIFs can be a great way to express how you are feeling, send someone something you find relatable, or for a quick laugh.

Steps for iPhone:

  1. Open the Messages App
  2. Go to the contact you would like to send a GIF to
  3. Click on the red and white magnifying glass button on the bottom of the screen
  4. Now that the GIF menu is open, you can use the search box to search for any GIF you like
  5. Once you found it, select it
  6. Click the send button (White arrow facing up) to send the GIF

Steps for Android:

  1. Open the Messages App
  2. Go to the contact you would like to send a GIF to
  3. Click on the grey “+” button in the bottom left
  4. Select the GIFs button
  5. Now that the GIF menu is open, you can use the search box to search for any GIF you like
  6. Once you found it, select it
  7. Click the send button (Arrow facing right) to send the GIF