GIFs are a fun and expressive way to communicate on messaging platforms like WhatsApp. With Tenor, you can easily find and share high-quality GIFs in your WhatsApp chats. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to link a GIF from Tenor to WhatsApp:
Prerequisites
Before you can link a Tenor GIF to WhatsApp, you need to have:
- The latest version of the WhatsApp app installed on your device
- The Tenor keyboard enabled on your device
Make sure to update to the latest version of WhatsApp from your device’s app store. You will also need to install the Tenor keyboard on your device to access the Tenor GIF library within WhatsApp.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp and select the chat
Launch the WhatsApp app on your device. From the chats screen, select the contact or group you want to send the GIF to.
Step 2: Open the text bar and keyboard
Tap on the text bar at the bottom where you normally type your message. This will bring up the on-screen keyboard.
Step 3: Switch to the Tenor keyboard
On the bottom left of your keyboard, tap on the emoticon or keyboard switcher icon. This will show you all the different keyboards and input methods enabled on your device.
Select the Tenor keyboard from the options. The keyboard icon looks like a GIF with the Tenor branding.
Step 4: Search for your GIF
With the Tenor keyboard up, you can now search for the perfect GIF for your conversation. Tap on the search bar at the top of the keyboard and type in relevant keywords for the GIF you want.
For example, if you want a funny GIF, try searching for “funny.” Tenor will show you suggested search results and a library of trending GIFs to browse.
Step 5: Select and send the GIF
When you find the GIF you want to send, simply tap on it. This will instantly insert the GIF into your WhatsApp message bar. You can resize or edit the GIF before sending it.
When ready, hit the send button and your GIF will be delivered to your recipient’s chat. They will be able to see and play the GIF within your WhatsApp conversation.
Tips for finding the perfect Tenor GIF
Here are some tips to find the best Tenor GIFs to use on WhatsApp:
- Use relevant keywords – Describe what you’re looking for in your search terms.
- Check trending GIFs – Tenor surfaces popular and timely GIFs on the keyboard.
- Use the categories – Narrow your search by selecting categories like Reactions, Sports, Entertainment etc.
- Browse Tenor’s library – Scroll through their extensive GIF collection without searching.
- Save favorites – Tap the heart icon to save GIFs you love for easy access later.
Editing and customizing GIFs
WhatsApp allows you to make changes to the Tenor GIF before sending:
- Resize – Drag the corners of the GIF to make it larger or smaller.
- Crop – Cut off parts of the GIF that you don’t want.
- Draw – Use the doodle tool to add drawings or text to the GIF.
This way you can tweak the GIF to better fit your message before hitting send. Your customizations will be retained when the GIF is delivered in your chat.
sending GIFs in WhatsApp group chats
The Tenor integration works seamlessly in WhatsApp group chats too. Simply follow the same steps to search for, select and send a GIF when chatting in a WhatsApp group.
GIFs are especially fun in group chats. You can have conversations through GIF reactions alone or entertain the group with funny GIFs.
Setting Tenor as your default GIF keyboard
If you use GIFs frequently, you can make Tenor your default GIF keyboard in WhatsApp settings:
- Go to WhatsApp Settings > Stickers and Emojis.
- Under “GIF provider” tap on Tenor.
- This will now open the Tenor keyboard by default when you switch to the GIF panel.
Troubleshooting tips
Here are some troubleshooting tips if you are unable to link Tenor GIFs in WhatsApp:
- Update WhatsApp to the latest version.
- Check if you have the Tenor keyboard installed and enabled on your phone.
- Force close and restart WhatsApp if the Tenor keyboard isn’t appearing.
- Reinstall the Tenor app or keyboard if there are issues loading GIFs.
- Clear WhatsApp cache and data from device settings.
Conclusion
Sending GIFs using Tenor is an easy way to make your WhatsApp conversations more engaging. With the simple Tenor integration, you can search for and share GIFs directly from within WhatsApp’s interface. Use relevant and fun GIFs to express emotions, react to messages, entertain your contacts, and keep conversations interesting.
Here is a summary of the steps to link a Tenor GIF to WhatsApp:
- Install Tenor keyboard and enable it on your device.
- Open your WhatsApp chat and tap the text box.
- Switch to the Tenor keyboard.
- Search for a GIF with relevant keywords or browse.
- Tap the GIF you want to send.
- Customize the GIF size and appearance if needed.
- Hit send to deliver the GIF to your chat.
With this easy process, you can add some fun and humor to your daily WhatsApp conversations through Tenor’s massive collection of GIFs. The customization options also allow you to tweak the GIFs to fit your chat perfectly before sending. So liven up your chats and express yourself better with Tenor’s GIF integration right within WhatsApp.
Here is an example of a table for summarizing the steps:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Install Tenor keyboard and enable on device |
| 2 | Open WhatsApp chat and tap text box |
| 3 | Switch to the Tenor keyboard |
| 4 | Search for GIF with keywords or browse |
| 5 | Tap GIF to send, customize if needed |
| 6 | Hit send to deliver GIF to chat |
This table presents a quick, visual summary of the steps involved in linking a Tenor GIF to WhatsApp. You can refer to it for a quick reminder of the process.
Sharing GIFs in your chats takes your WhatsApp game to the next level. With Tenor’s integration, you have thousands of high-quality GIFs at your fingertips to make your chats more fun. So try out these steps to link Tenor GIFs to WhatsApp and amplify your messaging today!