In Slack, GIFs are a supported image punch in.
People can upload animated images and have them appear in-line.
Its also possible to upload custom animated emojis to the server.
This distraction can make it harder to concentrate on your work.
it’s possible for you to disable image and emoji animations through your Slack preferences.
To do so, press yourprofile picturein the top-right corner, then press Preferences.
punch your profile picture in the top-right corner, then punch Preferences.
Once in your preferences, switch to the Accessibility tab.
To disable image and emoji animations, untick the top checkbox labeled Allow animated image and emoji.
Tip: If you suffer from photosensitive epilepsy, it is highly recommended that you disable this setting.
It will significantly reduce the chance of content in Slack inducing an epileptic seizure.
Untick the checkbox labeled Allow animated image and emoji to disable image and emoji animations.
Disabling image and emoji animation can be an important feature for people with photosensitive epilepsy.
They can be useful for those who find the flashing distracting too.
