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How to Add Animated GIFs to Microsoft Word

Animated GIFs Not Animating in Microsoft Word? Here's the Solution

Animated GIFs are a great way to add some visual interest to your Word documents, but unfortunately, they don't always animate properly. When you insert a GIF into Word, it will often only show the first frame of the animation. This can be frustrating, but there is a simple solution.

Inserting an Animated GIF into Word

1. Open the Microsoft Word document you wish to add an animated GIF.
2. Move your cursor to the location in your document where you want to insert the GIF.
3. Click the “Insert” tab in the ribbon.
4. Click the “Pictures” button in the “Illustrations” group.
5. Navigate to the location of the GIF you want to insert and select it.
6. Click the “Insert” button.

Troubleshooting Animated GIFs in Word

If the GIF you inserted does not animate, try the following steps:

1. Make sure that the GIF is actually animated. Some GIFs are static images that only look like they are animated.
2. Check the file size of the GIF. Word has a limit of 10 MB for images, so if the GIF is too large, it may not animate properly.
3. Try inserting the GIF into a new Word document. If it animates properly in the new document, then there may be something wrong with the original document.

Conclusion

Adding an animated GIF to your Word document is a great way to add some visual interest and personality. If you are having trouble getting your GIFs to animate, try the troubleshooting steps above. With a little effort, you can easily add animated GIFs to your Word documents and make them more engaging.