Instagram has started rolling out a feature which allows users to comment on Stories. The new feature comes as an alternative to the “Reply” feature on Stories. Wondering how to comment on someone’s Instagram Story? Here’s our step-by-step guide and some important tips that you need to know about Stories comments.
Pre-requisites
First and foremost, update your Instagram app with the latest version available.
iPhone and iPad users: Open Apple App Store > Search Instagram > Update the app
Android users: Open Google Play Store > Search Instagram > Update the app
Things to remember
Comments are public and visible to all
Comments disappear after a while
Comments can be enabled and disabled
Comments are only allowed if you follow the person who have posted the story, and they follow you back (if the user has selected that in settings)
How to enable Story comments for your profile
Open Instagram app and tap on the “Profile” icon at the bottom right
Head to Settings and select Comments option
Look for Story Comments option and choose one of the following options to enable it.
Your followers
Followers you follow back
How to disable Story comments on Instagram
Open Instagram app
Tap on the “Profile” icon at the bottom right
Head to Settings
Choose Comments option
Look for Story Comments option and choose “Off” to disable Instagram Story comments.
How to leave comments on Instagram Stories
Open Instagram app
Tap on Stories from the top by tapping on the profile icons
Look for the new “Comments” or “Message-like” icon on the left side of the text field
Tap on it, type your comment and hit the send button.
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