> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://lightpaper.polyversity.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://lightpaper.polyversity.io/polyversity-light-paper/avatars/gestures-and-animations.md).

# Gestures and animations

Gestures and animations are a key part of how people communicate with each other. Avatars in Polyversity can select from pre-configured gestures or upload their own to their inventory. Gestures are pre-rigged short animations that can be played either using keyboard shortcuts or selected from the inventory. These gestures will allow the avatar to wave to others, strike a pose, dance or do pretty much anything they can in the real world.