How To Change Background On Instagram Story When Sharing Post
Have you ever wanted to share a post to your Instagram story but the background just didn’t match your aesthetic? Well, fear not, for there is a simple solution to this problem. In this article, we will go over the steps to change the background on an Instagram story when sharing a post.
Step 1: Open Instagram Story Camera
The first step is to open the Instagram story camera by swiping left from your home screen. The camera icon is located in the top left corner of the screen. Once you have accessed the camera, swipe up to access your camera roll.
Step 2: Choose a Post to Share
Next, choose a post that you want to share to your story. You can choose from your own posts or from someone else’s. Once you have selected the post, tap on it to open it in the Instagram story editor.
Step 3: Add the Post to Your Story
After you have selected the post, tap the “Add post to your story” button located in the bottom right corner. This will add the post to your story and you can resize it using your fingers.
Step 4: Change the Background
To change the background, tap on the screen to open the editing tools. Swipe left until you see the “Highlight” icon. This icon looks like a circle with a star in the middle. Tap on the icon to apply the highlight effect to your story.
Step 5: Choose a Background
Once you have applied the highlight effect, tap on the screen again to open the editing tools. Swipe left until you see the “Color” button. Tap on the button to open the color options. You can choose from a variety of colors or tap and hold a color to access more options, including the ability to create a custom color.
Step 6: Add Text, Stickers, or GIFs
After you have chosen a background, you can add additional elements to your story such as text, stickers, or GIFs. Tap on the screen to open the editing tools and choose from the various options available.
Step 7: Share Your Story
Once you have finished editing your story, tap the “Share” button located in the bottom right corner. This will share your story to your followers for 24 hours.
FAQs
1. Can I change the background on a normal Instagram post?
No, the ability to change the background is only available for Instagram stories.
2. Can I use a photo from my camera roll instead of a post?
Yes, you can choose a photo from your camera roll to add to your story and follow the same steps to change the background.
3. Can I change the background to a photo instead of a color?
No, the only option for changing the background is to choose from a variety of colors or create a custom color.
4. Will the post automatically tag the original poster?
Yes, when you share a post to your story, it will automatically tag the original poster. However, you have the option to remove the tag before sharing if you prefer.