---
title: startAnimating()
framework: messages
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Method
path: messages/msstickerview/startanimating()
---

# startAnimating()

Starts the sticker’s animation, beginning with the first frame.

## Declaration

```swift
func startAnimating()
```

## See Also

### Controlling Sticker Animation

- [animationDuration](messages/msstickerview/animationduration.md)
- [isAnimating()](messages/msstickerview/isanimating().md)
- [stopAnimating()](messages/msstickerview/stopanimating().md)