An animated GIF is a type of image file that contains multiple frames or images that are displayed in a sequence to create the illusion of motion or animation.
An animated GIF is different from a regular GIF in that it contains multiple frames that are displayed in a sequence, while a regular GIF only contains a single static image.
An animated GIF can be viewed by opening it in a web browser, image viewer, or any other program that supports animated GIFs. It will play automatically and loop continuously until stopped.
The purpose of the new Microsoft ad featuring an animated GIF is to showcase the fun and playful side of the company while also promoting their technology and products.
The length of time for an animated GIF to play depends on the number of frames it contains and the speed at which they are displayed. Typically, animated GIFs are short and play in a continuous loop.