Instagram is a popular platform where users share posts like pics at restaurants, movie theatres, or other places, and some users even share the part of their life with others in their Insta stories.
Many new Instagram users find it difficult to create and upload an Instagram story. Therefore, in this article, we are going to show you how to create Instagram stories with 4 simple steps.
1. Go to Story Page
There are lots of different ways that you can use to create beautiful Instagram stories. These ways have different approaches but, in the end, lead you to the same goal.
4 Ways To Go to Instagram Story Page-
1. Tap the “+” icon to the left of the heart icon at the top of the home page.
2. You can also start by tapping your profile picture in the top left of the home page, where it says “Your Story” with a “+” icon next to it.
3. In this method, tap the “+” icon from your profile page in the top right corner. After tapping, a pops up menu comes up then, select “Story” in that menu.
4. Last way is to swipe your Instagram home page from left to right.
All the above options will lead you to your camera feed. Just ensure you have selected the “Story” option at the bottom to be safe.
Now here you will actually start creating your Insta story. And here, the fun part begins. In this window, you will have access to various tools and features to play around with while creating your Insta stories. In this section, We will tell you some basic info about these tools and features, and how can you use them to create your Insta story.
2. Add Or Snap A Pic Or A Video.
The first step is adding or snapping a pic or a Video. While snapping the pic or video, you can crawl the bottom option to pick out a fun filter. You can also use the features on the left side to start making your story. Here’s a detail of the features on what they can do.
a. Create Option
The create option lets you Add- Text with a background, Shout-out or Special occasion post for someone( For instance- birthday, anniversary, wedding, etc.), Add a GIF, Templates, Quiz, etc.
b. Boomerang
This option lets you create a short video with a back-and-forth effect.
c. Layout
The layout option lets you take multiple photos and add them all in a single layout of your pick.
d. Multi-Capture
This option allows you to snap up to 8 photos, one after another. And lets you decide which ones to save or discard afterwards.
e. Level
Shows a grid on your camera view to help you make sure the view is levelled. When the view is levelled, the middle segment lights up.
f. Hands-Free
This option lets you record segment videoes of 15-second intervals until you hit the stop button. After recording, let you choose which part to save or which one to discard.
Besides these tools and features, you can also use creative and beautiful Instagram stories templates from a 3rd party such as vistacreate to create your Instagram posts that you can upload to your Insta stories.
3. Editing The Uploaded Snap Or Video
In this step, we will edit our uploaded snap or video if needed. Here you can use the following tools to make your post more attractive.
a. Add text
b. Add music
c. Add stickers- Add location-themed stickers, emojis, GIFs. You can also use the search bar to find a sticker.
d. Add filters
e. Draw/paint- lets you draw, add different colours & glow effects.
f. Save- After editing, you can save your content.
4. Hit The “Your Story” Button To Upload Your Story
Once you are satisfied with your editing, hit “Your Story” in the bottom left, and soon your post will be uploaded to your story! Here, you also option to send it directly to a specific friend or follower. Your story will be shown to your followers for the next 24 hours.
