Instagram is rolling out a feature that lets users write captions for each slide within a carousel post. Previously, carousel posts supported only one caption that appeared at the bottom of the screen for the entire set, so creators who wanted slide-specific context had to edit text directly onto images or describe each slide in the single caption. With the update, users can choose to add multiple captions during the carousel creation process. In the final step before posting, Instagram presents an option to write either one caption or multiple captions. If multiple captions are selected, swiping through the carousel displays the corresponding caption under each slide. The carousel format typically allows up to 20 photos or videos in one post, and the new option enables more granular presentation, which can be useful for product showcases or detailed recommendations. Meta Platforms, Instagram’s parent company, says the feature also improves accessibility by providing a consistent narrative flow for people using assistive technologies. Instagram began testing the capability on select accounts in recent weeks and is now expanding it to all users.
Instagram adds captions for individual slides in carousel posts
Instagram is rolling out a feature that lets users write captions for each slide within a carousel post. Previously, carousel posts supported only one caption that appeared at the bottom of the screen...
- Instagram now allows multiple, slide-specific captions in carousel posts.
- Previously, carousel posts supported only a single caption displayed for all slides.
- During post creation, users can choose between one caption and multiple captions before publishing.
- The caption shown updates as viewers swipe through each slide.
- The feature began testing on select accounts before broader rollout.
Instagram now lets you write captions for every slide in carousels
2 months agoThe Instagram carousel feature, which allows users to post up to 20 photos or videos in a single post, is one of the app’s most popular engagement formats.Now it’s getting a major upgrade.As of Thursday morning, users can add captions to individual slides on a carousel post. Previously, the only caption option was the traditional one that would be seen on the bottom of the post. That caption would remain the same for all slides. Users would have to manually edit text onto individual slides if they wanted to write something specific, or write in the caption what each slide represented.According to Meta Platforms—which owns Instagram, along with Facebook and WhatsApp—this update makes that process a lot easier, by allowing multiple different captions to appear on the bottom of the screen while the user swipes through a carousel post.Courtesy of MetaHow does it work?When making a traditional carousel post, users will see a drop-down menu on the final step before posting. In the menu, they can select between writing a single caption, or multiple captions.Users who choose the latter will be able to swipe through each slide and write individual custom captions. The caption will appear while swiping through the carousel under the selected photo.This will allow companies and individuals to showcase different products or more easily make in-depth recommendations.Along with the increased productivity, this feature will make Instagram more accessible. Users who rely on assistive technology to interact with posts will have the same narrative flow as sighted users, without relying on alternative text opportunities.This feature, which began testing on select accounts last month, was shown to have high success rates. It may now be enjoyed by all users. It follows an update Instagram made earlier this month when it finally let users rearrange their profile grids—something people had been clamoring for.
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