Instagram's New Feature Is Basically Snapchat But Here’s How To Use It Anyway
~new feature who dis~
This morning, you may have noticed a new Instagram feature called "Stories."

Instagram
An Instagram Story is a series of temporary photos and videos that lasts 24 hours. (Sound familiar? 😏 )
The new feature is super easy to use, and you'll probably get the hang of it by jumping right in — but here are some handy tips and tricks:
First, launch the Stories camera using the new (+) button in the top left corner.

Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
You can also use the shortcut: Just swipe right from the main Instagram feed.

Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
Tap the shutter to take a photo or press and hold to record video.
Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
You can also swipe down from the Stories camera to add a photo or video you've already taken.

Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
You can only add photos you've taken from the past 24 hours!
Add captions or emojis using the "Aa" text tool.

Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
...or change the angle.
Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
Select different colors in the paint tool palette to create a multicolor drawing.

Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
Swipe left or right on your image to change filters.
Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
Select "Story Settings" to hide the story from specific users and adjust reply settings.

Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
Here's what it looks like when you share a photo from your Story as a regular post.

Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
On your main Instagram feed, a colorful ring around their avatar means that there's a new photo or video you haven't seen yet.

Nicole Nguyen / BuzzFeed
Pro-tip: when viewing someone else's story, you can tap the left side to go back or long press the screen to pause.

Instagram user evachen212