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Add GIFs to Outlook Emails in 5 Easy Steps Download ArticleExplore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Tips and Warnings Related Articles References Article Summary Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 95,804 times. Learn more...
Would your email benefit from a fun visual of just lines and lines of boring text? If you're using Microsoft Outlook to send email, you can easily add animated photos or GIFs to emails to lighten up your workday. This wikiHow article will teach you how to attach GIFs to email messages in Microsoft Outlook on your PC or Mac.
Adding GIFs to an Outlook Email
Save the GIF you want to use to your computer, then open a new message in Outlook. Select the "Insert" tab, then the "Pictures" option. Now, you can locate the GIF you want and click it to easily include it in your email at the spot where the cursor sits.
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1 Find a GIF that you want to send. You can find GIFs online and then save them to your computer.
If you or your organization subscribes to Microsoft 365, you'll also have the option to choose from a variety of online GIFs from within Outlook.[1]X Trustworthy Source Microsoft SupportTechnical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source In this case, there's no need to find a GIF in advance!
2 Compose a new email or reply to an existing one. Once you open Outlook on your computer or on your phone, either start a new email or reply to an existing one that you want to include a GIF in.[2]X Trustworthy Source Microsoft SupportTechnical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
Click Pop Out if your email draft opens in the Reading Pane to make it open in a new window instead.[3]X Trustworthy Source Microsoft SupportTechnical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
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3 Move your cursor to where you want the GIF to be. The GIF will appear wherever your cursor is, but you can move it as needed after it's inserted into the email.
4 Click Insert. You'll see this tab in the editing ribbon next to File and Message.
5 Insert the GIF. If the GIF is saved on your computer, click Pictures then navigate your File Explorer/Finder to find the GIF. Once you find the picture, double-click it, and then click Insert.[4]X Trustworthy Source Microsoft SupportTechnical support and product information from Microsoft. Go to source
If you want to find a new GIF online, click Online Pictures, then enter a search phrase for the GIF you want (like "cute bear") to search. Select a GIF and then click Insert to add it to your email.
Animated GIFs will appear as static images in the compose window until you send the email.
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Written by: Darlene Antonelli, MA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 95,804 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 3Updated: September 15, 2024 Views: 95,804 Categories: InternetArticle SummaryX
1. Find a GIF that you want to send. 2. Compose a new email or reply to an existing one. 3. Move your cursor to where you want the GIF to be. 4. Click Insert. 5. Insert the GIF. Did this summary help you?YesNo
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Written by: Darlene Antonelli, MA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 95,804 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 3 Updated: September 15, 2024 Views: 95,804 Categories: Internet Article SummaryX
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1 Find a GIF that you want to send. You can find GIFs online and then save them to your computer. 
2 Compose a new email or reply to an existing one. Once you open Outlook on your computer or on your phone, either start a new email or reply to an existing one that you want to include a GIF in.[2] 
3 Move your cursor to where you want the GIF to be. The GIF will appear wherever your cursor is, but you can move it as needed after it's inserted into the email. 
4 Click Insert. You'll see this tab in the editing ribbon next to File and Message. 
5 Insert the GIF. If the GIF is saved on your computer, click Pictures then navigate your File Explorer/Finder to find the GIF. Once you find the picture, double-click it, and then click Insert.[4]