Facebook Messenger adds support for Shortcuts, allows users to send silent messages, GIFs and many more

Facebook Messenger has introduced a new set of features known as Shortcuts, which make use of the messaging service's instructions. Users of iOS and Android devices may now execute instructions in the chat window to conduct various actions, such as informing everyone in a group or sending a message discreetly without causing other users to be notified. They can also use Facebook Messenger to transmit GIFs and ASCII emojis.

The new capabilities are reminiscent of MSN Messenger's now-defunct secret 'Easter Egg' instructions, and are intended to make specific operations on Messenger easier by using one-word commands. Shortcuts for Facebook Messenger on Android and iOS, which will be accessible starting today, were announced on Tuesday by the Meta-owned messaging service. People may now utilize the Shortcuts feature to send a notice to all users in the conversation by typing @everyone.