Want to post a status on Instagram that your friends and mutual followers can see? Instagram Notes lets you post an update that will appear in the Message folder. Here’s how to use the feature:.
What are Instagram Notes?
Notes are short updates that appear at the top of a user’s Instagram inbox on the mobile app. Like stories, they disappear after 24 hours. When Notes first launched, they could be up to 60 characters and could only include text and emojis.
However, now you can post a video note on Instagram, as well as add music to your Instagram Notes.
The biggest difference between Stories and Notes is that Notes have shorter videos and don’t appear in the same section of the app. They are also only shared with mutual followers or people on your Close Friends list.
However, I can certainly guide you on how to use Instagram Notes to share quick thoughts or updates with your connections:
1. Accessing Instagram Notes:
- Open the Instagram app on your smartphone.
- Navigate to your inbox by tapping the paper airplane icon in the top-right corner.
- Look for your profile picture at the top of the inbox.
- Tap the “Note…” box below your profile picture. This opens the creation interface for notes.
2. Crafting your note:
- Type your message in the provided text box. You can include up to 60 characters of text and emojis.
- Choose who can see your note: You can share it with everyone who follows you back (“Followers”) or just your close friends (“Close Friends”).
- Add a background color (optional): Tap the colored circle next to the text box to choose a background color for your note.
3. Sharing your note:
- Once you’re happy with your note, tap the “Share” button in the top right corner.
- Your note will appear at the top of your followers’ or close friends’ inboxes for 24 hours.
Some additional details:
- You can only have one active note at a time. Sharing a new note will replace your existing one.
- You can’t edit a note once it’s posted. If you want to make changes, you’ll need to delete it and create a new one.
- Your followers or close friends can reply to your note with text, emojis, photos, videos, GIFs, or stickers. You can see their replies in your inbox.
- You can see who has viewed your note by tapping the “Views” counter below your note.
While Instagram Notes might not be a perfect replacement for traditional status updates, they offer a unique way to share quick thoughts and updates with your connections. Experiment with different formats, backgrounds, and target audiences to see how you can best utilize this new feature for your personal engagement on Instagram.
