Instagram Stories
Taking picture in app:
1. Go to your home screen on Instagram.
2. Press camera button in top, left corner.
3. Confirm rather your camera is on regular or selfie mode by looking to the right of the white camera button.
4. Take your picture.
5. Add stickers, draw, or text using the buttons in the top right. These will take a little time to get used to, but they allow you to create an artistic experience for your followers.
6. Press the Your Story button in the bottom left, second button from the left.
7. All done!
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Taking Picture in App
Notice "Your Story" button in the bottom left and the Sticker, Draw and Text buttons in the top right?
Using picture from camera:
1. Go to your home screen on Instagram.
2. Press camera button in top, left corner.
3. Select the square button, two buttons to the right of the white camera button.
4. Select picture from Gallery.
5. Add stickers, draw, or add text using the buttons in the top right.
6. Press the Your Story button in the bottom left, second button from the left.
7. All done!
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Photo from Gallery
Press the square indicated by the arrow to choose a photo from your Gallery!
Did you know you can tag people in your stories too? This is great to recognize someone in your selfie or give a shout out to a brand! Just start a new text box and type “@”. Continue typing the account you wish to tag and circles with profile pictures of possible matches will start showing up on the screen. Select the appropriate profile. Once your story is posted, the person you tagged will receive a notification in their inbox. This makes a functional link to drive people to the account you tagged!
Stickers, hash tags, and location give you many more options to dress your story up! Along the bottom of your screen you will notice buttons for Text, Live, Boomerang and so on. These are great features as well. Drop me a comment below if you would like to learn more about the features of Instagram Stories or have another topic you would like to see a “how to” on!