GIFs, Emojis, and Reactions

How do I send a GIF? How do I add an emoji? How can I respond to a message with a reaction?

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Written by Jason Pearson
Updated over a week ago

GIFs are simple soundless animated images often used as an essential tool of expression. It provides a quick easy way to represent the situation, excitement, or disappointment of a setting.

Emojis are a spin on common emoticons and are a quick way to add flair and pizazz to any message. They're both fun and helpful for expression. When adding emojis to your messages you are only limited by the options that are available on your mobile device or installed in your web browser.

Reactions are a smaller set of emojis that can be used as a quick way to respond to any message. A simple emoji reaction can often replace the need for a follow-up message. When adding reactions to an existing post you will be limited to the reactions configured within Pronto.

Adding a GIF Image

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  • Step 1. Click or tap on the GIF option located at the bottom right of the Chat panel.

GIF option.

  • Step 2. In the Search bar, type in the topic you are looking for. Once you've found a good one, tap on it and send it to the group.

Choose your GIF.

Emojis

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  • Step 1. Begin typing your message.

  • Step 2 At any point during your message, if you want to add an emoji, click or tap the Emoji option, and select one, or use the search field to filter the available list.

Adding reactions using the web app.

Adding reactions using a mobile device.

  • Step 3. Continue steps 1 and 2 until you have completed your message.

Reacting to an existing post using the Web App

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  • Step 1. Hover over a message to display the Message Options overlay.

  • Step 2. Click the Reactions option. To display the available emoji reactions.

Reaction options.

  • Step 3. Select any reaction to add it to that message. Others will be able to see which reaction you selected, they can also add their own or choose yours to create a tally, and the writer of the message will be sent a notification that you gave their message a reaction.

Added Reaction.

Reacting to an existing post using a Mobile Device

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  • Step 1. Tap the message to display the Message Options overlay.

Reaction options.

  • Step 2. Select any reaction to add it to that message. Others will be able to see which reaction you selected, they can also add their own or choose yours to create a tally, and the writer of the message will be sent a notification that you gave their message a reaction.

Added Reaction.

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