Nowadays, content-making has become very normal and easy. Everyone wants to make their online presence to target their desired audience.
If you are a shy or introverted person you don’t have to worry about talking or saying anything in order to make content on Instagram or on any other social media platform. In this step-by-step guide, I will teach you how you can add text to your Instagram stories, by using a feature provided by Instagram known as Instagram Story Editor.
After reading this article you will get to know all the basics of this feature. You will be able to write text, edit it, change its color, how to make it pop out, animate text, change its alignment, font changing, and much more.
Method to Add Text to an IG Story
1. Download and Open the Instagram App on your Phone
Download the Instagram App on Your Phone. You can install it on both iPhone and Android. After installing it open it and sign in to your account.
2. Swipe to the Right to open IG Story Editor
Now, after opening the app swipe to the right side of the feed to create a story.
3. Select Story Option
Make sure the story option is selected at the bottom of the app.
4. Create or upload
You can create a story by holding the white capture button or you can import images or videos by using the button in the bottom left corner.
5. Add text
Add text to your story by using the Aa button. By clicking this you will be able to write your desired text.
6. Change text size
You can also change the size of your text. First, select your text and then move this slider up and down. It will become smaller if you move it in a downward direction and it will become larger when you move it in the upward direction.
7. Change the font
You can also change the font according to your liking. Just scroll through the Aa buttons below.
8. Text Color
If you want to change the color of the text then select the text and click the rainbow button above. Choose your desired color by sliding through different varieties of them.
You can also change text color by using this eyedropper tool. First, select this tool, and then it will let you pick up a color from the media you are using in your story.
9. Animated Text
Animate your text by selecting the button on the top right corner. Keep in mind that different fonts have different animations.
10. Alignment
If you want to change the alignment of your text you can do that by using the dashed button on the top left.
11. Delete
If you changed your mind and don’t want the text then you can drag it down to the dustbin/trashcan icon and delete it.
Conclusion
It’s not a problem if you can’t speak in your Instagram Story. There is still a way to convey your message to your audience. By using IG Story Editor you can write text according to your needs.
Make sure to keep your message clear and easy to understand. Experiment with different fonts and colors. Add stickers, emojis, and gifs to make it more engaging.
By following these tips, you can create Instagram Stories that not only capture attention but also resonate with your audience on a deeper level. So go ahead, get creative, and let your text do the talking!
FAQs
How do you make cool text on Instagram stories?
You can use different types of fonts provided by Instagram. Use animations, and make the text bold. If you like emojis and stickers you can add them too.
Can I make the text appear and disappear within a story?
Unfortunately, the story editor has a limitation and doesn’t offer a feature to control when specific text appears and disappears within a story.