How to Add a Note on Instagram Post or Reel

An Instagram tutorial showing three steps to add a note on a reel, including selecting "Add note," typing the note, and sharing it with followers.

An Instagram tutorial showing three steps to add a note on a reel, including selecting "Add note," typing the note, and sharing it with followers.

Instagram has introduced many functionalities to the Notes feature, from the ability to add music to liking a note by double-tapping. The latest addition is the ability to add notes on an Instagram post.

One interesting aspect of this feature is that when you leave a note on a post, your friends will see it in their feed, even if they don’t follow the account where the note was left. It helps friends discover posts or reels you are interested in.

In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to add a note on an Instagram post, ensuring you can make the most of this exciting new feature. But first, make sure you turn off the Meta AI on Instagram.

How to Add a Note on an Instagram Post

  • Tap the share button under the post.
  • Select “Add note”.
  • Choose your desired audience: “Close Friends” or “Followers you follow back”.
  • Type your note.
  • Mention a friend by typing “@” if desired.
  • Hit “Share”.

As mentioned above, when you leave notes on a reel or post, they will appear in the feed of your selected audience, even if they don't follow that account. You will also receive notifications when they like or comment on the posts with your note.

FAQ

Who Can See Your Notes on Instagram Posts or Reels?

Notes you leave on Instagram posts or reels can only be seen by the audience you select when leaving the note, either followers you follow back or your Close Friends list.

Will the Note Stay There Forever?

No, notes are temporary and will disappear after 3 days.

Why Can't I Leave Notes on Some Posts and Reels?

You can't leave notes on some posts and reels if the creator has disabled this feature for their content.

Instagram prompt explaining the new feature to add notes on posts and reels, visible only to selected friends, with options to help friends discover new content, notes that disappear after 3 days, and settings to control notes on content.
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With that, we are wrapping up our guide on how to add a note on an Instagram post or a reel. We hope you found our guide helpful. Before heading off, check out the viral Sophie Rain Spiderman video.

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