Step 1: Creating a Highlight
Before you can add stories to highlights, you need to create a highlight first. To do this, go to your Instagram profile and tap the “New” circle on the Highlights section. Then, choose a name for your highlight that reflects the content you want to add. Once you’ve created your highlight, it’s time to start adding stories.
Step 2: Adding Stories to a Highlight
To add stories to highlights, you have two options. You can either add a story to a highlight as you post it, or you can add older stories to a highlight from your archive. To add a story to a highlight as you post it, simply tap the “Highlight” option at the bottom of the screen and choose the highlight you want to add it to. If you want to add older stories to a highlight, go to your profile and tap the “Archive” icon. Then, select the stories you want to add and tap “Highlight” at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3: Editing and Rearranging Highlights
Once you’ve added stories to a highlight, you can edit and rearrange them as you like. To do this, go to your profile and tap the highlight you want to edit. Then, tap the “More” button at the bottom right of the screen and choose “Edit Highlight”. Here, you can remove stories, change the cover image, and rearrange the order of your stories by holding and dragging them to a new position.
FAQs
How many highlights can I create?
You can create as many highlights as you want on your Instagram profile. However, only four highlights will be visible on your profile at a time.
Can I add the same story to multiple highlights?
Yes, you can add the same story to multiple highlights if it fits the theme of each highlight.
Can I remove a story from a highlight without deleting it?
Yes, you can remove a story from a highlight without deleting it by going to the highlight and tapping the story you want to remove. Then, tap the “More” button at the bottom right of the screen and choose “Remove from Highlight”.
Can I change the cover image of a highlight?
Yes, you can change the cover image of a highlight by going to the highlight and tapping the “More” button at the bottom right of the screen. Then, choose “Edit Highlight” and select “Edit Cover”.
Conclusion
Adding stories to highlights is a fun and creative way to showcase your best moments on Instagram. By following these steps, you can easily create highlights and add stories to them in just a few clicks. Don’t forget to edit and rearrange your highlights to keep them fresh and engaging for your followers. Happy highlighting!