In this world of social media, Instagram is continuously attracting visitors and has become one of the favourite social networks. There are around one billion people who are actively using Instagram for entertainment.  

Considering the keen interest of people in the application from across the globe, Instagram has upgraded its features, making it easy and powerful to use. The level of simplicity and advanced features will allow you to keep going on your toes. If you love posting your photos and are excited to escalate the number of your followers, then you might be taking advantage of the new features of Instagram. Am I Right?

But, if you are a fresh user of Instagram and are unaware of the hidden gems of this fantastic application, then need not fret! You are reading an accurate article. In this article, you will get to know some incredible things about the notorious social media application- Instagram.

Let’s take a rundown at some of the exciting features of Instagram that you didn’t know about.

#1- Allows you to Add Breaks to your Bio

While writing the bio, most of the people are unable to add the text with some emojis. Also, the splitting of information is not done accurately. Sometimes the return button does not work, which creates a real fuss.

In many accounts, I usually see the punctuation errors and other grammatical mistakes. Therefore, the best way to get rid of this issue is to write your bio in a notepad or a word file, then copy-paste the content in your account as the new feature of Instagram will accept the line breaks.

Yes! It is one of the greatest and best approaches to improve the quality of your profile and leave a good impression on the viewers.

#2- Know when your Favourite People Post

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Sometimes, due to our busy schedule, we normally miss the content and other posts from our favourites. Do you want to get rid of this challenge? Upgrade your Instagram.

The updated feature of Instagram will allow you to see the posts from specific users. By turning on the push notifications, you will receive the message every time your favourite people post. Thus, the new feature of Instagram will help you to avoid missing anything.

If you are using Instagram for the first time and don’t know how to use turn on the push notifications, then need not fret! Just tap on the three dots which you see on the right side of the post published by the user. Moreover, if you also want the other person not to miss your exciting updates, then you can also encourage them to turn on these notifications.

#3- Can Easily Automate Inappropriate Comments

The new feature of Instagram will allow you to hide, disable and delete the comments on your posts. Now, you don’t have to worry about the trolls that people add on your posts. 

Earlier, you cannot filter inappropriate comments, but now you can easily block and hide the offensive comments. To avail, the benefit of this exciting feature, navigate to the settings and scroll down the cursor and click on Comment Controls. Now, you can easily create filters and hide inappropriate comments without any problem.

Furthermore, if you want to delete the comment, you just have to tap on the speech bubble icon. Swipe the comment to the left of the screen that you want to delete. There you will see a garbage icon by clicking on which you can remove the particular post.

Hope, now you are less worried about the fake comments. What are you waiting for? Pick up your phone and install Instagram to stay updated. If you do not have a phone, then don’t worry! You may rent mobile phones to share photos over Instagram and get the chance to use hidden goodies of Instagram.

#4- Offers the Feature to Hide Stories from Some Followers

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I know we all want to increase our followers. You might be one of them. By adding unknown people, we usually do not post the stories as we don’t want all the followers to see our posts. Do you also want to hide your stories from hundreds of followers? If yes, then your search is over.

Instagram offers the feature to mute the stories from some specific users without unfollowing them. Want to know how to do this? Continue reading.

Navigate to the top right corner of your post that you want to mute and click on three dots icon, “…”. Then select the mute option from the drop-down list. There you can simply choose the option as per your needs. Such as you can mute stories, and other posts easily. The best part of this feature is that you can unmute the stories or posts at any time you like.

You may also look at How to Zoom In & Out in Instagram Stories.

#5- Add Creative Story Stickers

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The updated features of Instagram gives us the chance to show more creativity and attract people towards your post. Yes, by using the new features of Instagram, once can upload prominent and engaging stories over the web by using a different variety of font, stickers and filters.

To make your post engaging, you just need some tricks and a deep understanding of how to use the application. Adding stickers in your Instagram is a fun way to liven up your posts. Do you think so? If not, then, try using it.

As per the version and mobile devices, you can add the stickers. Some people just swipe up the screen to add stickers, while others follow a different way to make their stories stand out of the crowd. Yes, you can say it as one of the hidden features of Instagram.

To use this feature more comfortable, take a look at the ultimate guide to using Instagram Stickers.

#6- Can Share Stories to Facebook

By looking at the success of Instagram, Facebook was trying to add its feature on the Instagram platform. Now, it has been successful in connecting Instagram with Facebook.

It will be the most fruitful feature especially if you are both Instagram and Facebook user. You need not post the same post on different platforms. If you want to post the same story added in Instagram to Facebook, then make sure you take advantage of the new feature of Instagram that is- “Share Your Story to Facebook”.

You can see this feature in the story settings on your profile. Navigate to your profile and click on settings. Further, click on Story Controls and choose “share your story to Facebook” option. Once you complete all these steps; you can automate the story sharing without wasting much time.

#7- Easily Switch from One Account to Another

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Usually, we all have two different accounts on Instagram. One for business and another for personal use. You might also be using two different accounts. Is it? If yes, then you might be facing difficulty in signing off the one and logging into the other.

Don’t worry! Instagram solves this problem too. Want to know how? Scroll down and read.

Navigate to your account and go to your profile. Click on the three dots added on the top right corner of the page. Then tap on the gear icon and click the settings button. There you will see “add account”. Select the sign-in button and fill the credentials in the respective fields. Once you logged in successfully, you can directly switch from one account to another without entering the details time and again.

A Hot Tip-You can change your regular account into a business account without putting many efforts. To convert your public account, navigate to the account section, click on the user settings and select “Switch to Business Profile” button. 

In a Crux

Hopefully, the above-mentioned points will help you to use the Instagram application more easily and effortlessly. If you use the newly added features of Instagram properly, then you can manage your Instagram presence while saving your time. 

I assure that once, you will use the updated features of Instagram, you will not look for any other social media platform to publish the post, share the stories and interact with the loved ones. Also, if you know more hidden tricks that the Instagram users must know then feel free to share in the comment section below.

Happy Socializing!!!