After launching Instagram’s silent mode with which we can tell our subscribers that we are not available (an automatic message appears when they enter our conversation), we now receive another novelty in the social network. These are text notes.
This is a feature that, although it may have different purposes, is basically used to set a temporary note in which to leave a message to our contacts without having to write to them one by one. In fact, they are very similar to Instagram Stories, although they have some peculiarities that make them different.
How to View and Write Notes on Instagram
The first thing is to know where these notes are. If you use the app daily, you’ve probably already noticed that they appear at the top of the direct messages tab. Every person you follow who has posted a note will appear here.
In the purest style of stories, you can swipe right to see all notes that have been downloaded. Of course you can see the note without having to click on it. Tapping will allow you to reply to the note, which will appear as a direct message to the other person. So we know that the notes are public, but the answers are not.
Instagram notes support a maximum of 60 characters and are visible for 24 hours (unless you delete them first).
If you want post a new note You should know that they have a limit of 60 characters, in which you can alternate letters, numbers and even emojis. To publish them, you just have to click on your photo at the top left, where it also says Leave a note. A box will appear at the top where you can write whatever you want.
This is what the interface looks like when writing a note on Instagram
Below you can choose who you want to share the note with. By default, the option to share it with followers you follow is marked, although you can also choose the best friends option. At the moment there is no option to download them for those who follow you if you have not returned the follow. Exceptions are also not allowed between those you follow and those who follow you.
after 24 hours, and unless you haven’t deleted the note before, it will disappear. And those are all the similarities with Instagram Stories. And it is that if you want to attach a photo, video, sticker or any other visual element, you will have to go to them to publish it. And it’s that the notes are that, notes. Text only.
