Instagram: Here's How to Use the New Type Mode in Stories

Users can now share text without photos or videos

Instagram recently launched a new Type mode in Stories, allowing users to share Story posts containing text on colorful backgrounds, without the inclusion of pictures or videos. Our guide will show you how this feature works.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Instagram application on iOS.

Step 1: Tap the camera icon in the top-left corner of the screen.

Step 2: Swipe from left to right at the bottom of the screen to move into the “Type” mode.

Step 3: Tap the screen to open the keyboard.

Step 4: Type your desired text.

Step 5 (optional): By default, the “Modern” font type will be selected, but there are four fonts available in all, as of this writing: Modern, Neon, Typewriter and Strong.

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