InstagramStories is a great way to share quick photos and videos throughout the day, and this is especially true thanks to the ability to tag/mention other users in them. Since its launch in October 2010, Instagram has inverse alot. The foundation of posting pictures and videos on the timeline is all the same there. However, Instagram has since gone far beyond that. Information technology now has Instagram Reels, in-app shopping, synced messaging with Facebook Messenger, and more.

Amidst all of those things, one of the most popular components of Instagram is Instagram Stories. If someone wants to share something that isn't 'worthy' for the timeline, publishing it to their Story is a great alternative. Doing so is quick and easy, uploads only last for 24 hours before disappearing, and it's a format where these types of uploads are now expected. Whether it's someone'southward 50th cat picture or snaps they took while out with friends, Instagram Stories really comes in handy.

One of the more useful aspects of Instagram Stories is the power to tag/mention people in them. Simply like how people can be tagged in regular Instagram posts, the same is truthful of annihilation shared on Instagram Stories. And, every bit Instagram explains, doing so is incredibly easy. Open up the Instagram app, swipe to the correct to open the camera, and then accept a new photograph/video or upload one from the telephone'south gallery. Tap the 'Aa' icon at the top-right of the screen, type the '@' symbol, start typing the proper name of the user to tag, and tap their profile icon once information technology appears in a higher place the keyboard. But like that, the person is tagged in the Instagram Story post and will become a notification that they've been mentioned.

Other Helpful Tips For Tagging People In Instagram Stories

After tagging/mentioning someone like this, Instagram has a few neat customization tools to check out. Above the keyboard are a few different text styles. Tap on these or roll through them horizontally to see all the options available. Instagram currently has ix to choose from and each has a distinct look to it. There are even more mode tweaks at the top of the screen. From left to right, users tin change the alignment of the text, its colour, background, and spacing.

Some other style to tag someone is by using the dedicated mention sticker. Afterward taking a photograph or video for Instagram Stories, tap the smiley face icon at the top of the screen, tap the '@Mention' option, type the username of the person to tag, and tap their contour icon once it appears. This does the exact aforementioned matter as the method above, albeit with a slightly different advent. The default sticker style shows the person's proper name in orange/yellow text with a white background. Borer the sticker changes information technology to alternative designs, including a white background with rainbow text and a transparent background with white text.

There are simply ii final things to keep in listen. As mentioned higher up, tagging someone in an Instagram Story will alarm them that they've been tagged — including a push notification and direct message with a preview of that story. Furthermore, Instagram limits tagging to a maximum of 10 people per photograph/video uploaded to a Story. If multiple users are mentioned, each one will go their own notification.

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