Key Takeaways
- Instagram now allows text on feed posts, eliminating need for third-party apps like Canva for simple graphics.
- Easily add text to photos before posting on Instagram by following quick and simple steps provided in the app.
- Ensure text is perfect before posting as it cannot be edited later, but you can delete individual images from a carousel post.
If you’re a frequent Instagram user, you have probably posted a story with some text before. It is an easy way to communicate a message to your followers. But did you know you can type out whatever you want on a feed post now? Instagram recently dropped a text feature for feed and carousel posts.
A New Option for Your Instagram Posts
You can pick any photo or photos and put some text over them before hitting post. This is not just a story; it will go on the scrolling Instagram feed and permanently on your profile unless you delete the Instagram post or archive it.
Until now, third-party apps like Canva have been the most common way to share feed posts on Instagram that include text. The new feature on Instagram eliminates this extra step for sharing images with text.
Since the native text feature is meant more for quick, simple posts, some people may choose to keep using Canva to improve their Instagram posts if their graphics are very complicated or detailed.
How to Type Text onto an Instagram Post Before Posting
Knowing how to post on Instagram is the first step, making this easy for daily users. Here are the steps:
- In the Instagram app, start your post by tapping either the plus in the bottom menu or the top right of your profile screen. Tap Post if the Create Menu appears.
- Pick your photo or photos from your Recents and tap Next.
- Click the Aa icon on the top.
- Type what you want to say, edit the font, color, and style as you would on an Instagram Story.
- Move the text by dragging it where you want it. Pinch it to shrink or expand it.
- Tap Next.
- Add other details to the post and tap Share!
You cannot edit the text once it is posted, so make sure it is exactly how you want it before sharing. If you posted a carousel and you notice a text mistake, you could just delete the single image from the post without having to delete the whole thing.
Whether you’re sharing a quick quote, a funny anecdote, or a heartfelt message, this update lets you effortlessly add personality to your feed posts.
