It is worth noting that certain Facebook Messenger features announced earlier this year are yet to be enabled for all users on the service. Messenger has also announced upcoming support for a Shortcut to send GIFs, arriving first on iOS The ability to send messages silently without disturbing the recipient is also found on rival messaging service Telegram, which introduced the feature in 2019. Messages sent using this command will not notify the user about the message, which could come in handy when messaging friends in different time zones without disturbing them. Users can also utilise Shortcuts on Messenger to message a user or group without notifying them, using the /silent command. The command can be used to call group members’ attention to a message asking a question, or as a reminder for an older message. Using the Shortcuts feature, users can now type to send a notification to all users in the chat.
#USING GIFS ON FACEBOOK MESSENGER ANDROID#
The Meta-owned messaging service revealed on Tuesday that it was introducing Shortcuts for Facebook Messenger on Android and iOS, which will be available starting today. The new features are reminiscent of the now defunct MSN Messenger’s hidden ‘Easter Egg’ commands and are designed to make certain tasks on Messenger easier through the use of one-word commands. They can also send GIFs and ASCII emoticons on Facebook Messenger. Users on iOS and Android smartphones can now issue commands in the chat window to perform different tasks like notifying everyone in a group, or silently send a message without notifying other users. Facebook Messenger has released a new set of features called Shortcuts, using commands on the messaging service.