arlier this year, Facebook announced that its standalone messaging app Messenger hit 1.2 billion users. Messenger started out as Facebook Chat in 2008 and then it was released as a standalone app in August 2011. And many features have been added to the app since then, including games, payment transfers, bots. Here is a list of 25 Facebook Messenger tips and tricks that might be useful for you:
1.) Send Animated GIFs Through Messenger
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Send animated GIFs through Messenger
Sometimes adding an animated GIF to a conversation makes it more entertaining. There is an option to add an animated GIF through Messenger by tapping on the + button and scrolling over to the "GIFs" button on the top menu.
From there, you can select from trending GIFs or search for a GIF in the search box as you scroll horizontally. Then tap on the GIF that you want to send.
2.) Mention A Friend In A Group Message
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Reply to a conversation on Messenger
If you need to get a quick response from someone in a group message, then just type the “@” sign and select their name. They will receive a special notification calling their attention to the message. That way, it is easy to jump right back into the conversation to answer someone’s question or to provide a response.