Instagram Direct: How to Change Chat Themes

Give each conversation a different appearance

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Facebook recently began rolling out its integration of Messenger From Facebook features into Instagram Direct. This gives Instagram users access to new features, such as the ability to customize their emoji reaction bar and to send selfie stickers.

Once you upgrade your Instagram Direct experience with these new features, you’ll also be able to set a different visual theme for each of your conversations. Our guide will show you how this is done.

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

Step 1: Tap the “i” icon in the top-right corner of the screen while viewing the conversation you wish to customize.

Step 2: Tap: “Theme.”

Step 3: Tap one of the options to change the current conversation to that theme.

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