What are Instagram Stories?

How to share an Instagram Story

  • Tap the “+” icon in the top left corner and select Story in the bottom right of your screen, or just swipe left to right from anywhere. Tap capture button to take a photo, or tap and hold to record a video. Alternatively, choose a photo from your phone’s library or gallery by tapping on the gallery in the bottom left corner. Tap the letters, squiggly line or stickers icon to draw or add text or a sticker. To remove text or a sticker, drag and drop it on the trash/bin icon. When you’re ready to share, tap Your Story in the bottom left or tap on Send to.

Instagram Stories tips and tricks

How to add a Instagram Stories Highlight

How to mention someone in your Instagram Story

How to share Instagram posts to stories

How to add a mention to your own Instgram Story

How to capture multiple photos at once and add to your Instagram Story

How to add a Boomerang your Instagram Story

How to add multiple images to your Instagram Story

How to get a level photo to add to your Instagram Story

How to use Superzoom effect

How to use the Photobooth effect

How to add a poll to your Instagram Story

How to add a memory to your Instagram Story

How to add a countdown timer on Instagram Stories

How to ask your followers a question on Instagram Stories

Create a solid background or tap to reveal

Create an opaque background

Creat a tap to tidy Story

Use the full colour chart

Select colours from images

Change font size

Layer your captions

Ditch the square captions

Use different fonts and sizes together

See other sticker options

Pin your stickers

Turn your face into a custom sticker

Add a GIF

Change the weekday’s sticker colour

Add music to your story

Use a third-party apps for more effects

Go hands-free

Default to front camera

Switch your camera toolbar to the right

Instagram Stories privacy tips and tricks

How to only share your Instagram Story with close friends

How to block someone from your Instagram Stories

How to tell if someone has blocked you from their Instagram Stories

Choose who can reply and react to your Instagram Story

How to automatically share your Instagram Story to your Facebook Story

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