How to forward GIFs through WhatsApp on a computer - briefly?
To forward GIFs through WhatsApp on a computer, use the desktop version of WhatsApp Web or the WhatsApp Desktop application. Once you open the chat with the desired GIF, simply click and drag the file into the chat window to send it.
How to forward GIFs through WhatsApp on a computer - in detail?
To forward GIFs through WhatsApp on a computer, you can use the WhatsApp Web or Desktop application, which allows you to access your WhatsApp account directly from your computer. Here's a detailed step-by-step guide:
- Open WhatsApp on Your Phone: First, ensure that WhatsApp is installed and set up on your phone. This process requires both your computer and phone to be connected to the internet.
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Access WhatsApp Web or Desktop:
- For WhatsApp Web: Open your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and go to web.whatsapp.com.
- For the WhatsApp Desktop app: Download and install the app from the official WhatsApp website if you haven't already.
- Scan the QR Code: On your computer screen, you will see a QR code. Open WhatsApp on your phone, tap on the three dots (menu) in the top-right corner, and select "WhatsApp Web" or "Linked Devices." Point your phone's camera at the QR code on your computer screen to scan it. This will connect your WhatsApp account to your computer.
- Select a Conversation: Once connected, you can see all your conversations on your computer screen. Select the chat or group where you want to forward the GIF.
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Forward the GIF:
- On your phone, open the chat or group where the GIF is located.
- Long press on the GIF until a menu appears with options like "Copy," "Forward," and "Delete."
- Tap on "Forward" to select the GIF.
- In the list of contacts that appears, find and select the contact or group you want to forward the GIF to. You can also search for the contact by name.
- Send the GIF: After selecting the recipient, tap on the "Send" arrow (usually green) at the bottom-right corner of your phone screen. The GIF will be sent from your phone and should appear in the conversation on your computer almost instantly.
- Verify the Forward: On your computer, you can verify that the GIF has been successfully forwarded by checking the chat or group where you sent it. The GIF should play automatically when you hover over it.
Using WhatsApp Web or Desktop is a convenient way to forward GIFs from your phone to another contact or group directly from your computer, making multitasking easier and more efficient.