Instagram: Here's How to Use Create Mode in Stories

You can share posts that don't contain photos or videos

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Instagram added a Create mode to Instagram Stories, which allows you to share posts that don’t contain photos or videos. For instance, you can create a post with a colorful background that has nothing but text or a sticker on top. Our guide will show you how this Create mode works.

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

Step 1: On the Instagram Stories camera, swipe left or right at the bottom of the screen to move into “Create” mode.

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