Here’s how to post a story on Instagram and share it with others.
Information in this article applies to the Instagram app forAndroidandiOS.
What Is an Instagram Story?
Unlike regular posts, stories lack certain features like social media buttons and comment sections.
It’s possible torepost Instagram storiesyou’re tagged in provided the original poster enables sharing.
you could evenlive streamInstagram Stories using theInstagram Live Videofeature.
Users who have 10,000 or more followers canadd links to their Instagram Stories.
For more information, the Instagram website has an extensiveFAQ page about Instagram stories.
you’re able to only post one Instagram story at a time.
When you add a new one, the previous one is automatically archived.
Tap thecircleto snap a photo, or tap and hold to record a video.
Swipe up on the screen if you want to choose a photo or video from your gadget’s gallery.
Use the tools at the top to add doodles, text, filters, or stickers.
At the top of your feed, tapYour Storyto view your post.
If you want to keep the story after 24 hours, tapHighlightunder your story.
Where Do Instagram Stories Appear?
Whenever you post an Instagram story, a ring appears around your profile picture.
When other users tap your profile picture, they see your story.
But your story isn’t visible on your profile grid.
Stories appear at the top of your feed.
If you see a friend’s profile picture, tap it to view their story.
If your story includes a hashtag orgeotag, it shows up in searches unless youmake your Instagram account private.
To permanently delete the story:
Tap yourprofile pictureat the bottom of your feed.
Tap the story you wish to delete.
TapShareat the bottom of the screen.
TapYour Story, or tapSend toif you want to share it with someone.
If you tap thestickericon while editing your story, you see a bunch of additional options.
To add a selfie sticker, scroll down the stickers page and tap thecamera.
it’s possible for you to adjust the size of the stickers you place by pinching the screen.
you’re free to also swipe left and right to cycle through filters.
It’s also possible to pin stickers and text to moving elements in a video.
it’s possible for you to add hashtags as stickers or text.
Either way, the hashtag is searchable when someone taps on it.
Find the X post you like and tap on the tweet.
Then, select theShareicon and chooseInstagram Stories.
The tweet will be added to your Instagram Story just like any other photo or video.
