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Even if you are a veteran in the Instagram and have ed the social network on your smartphone for a long time, you probably don't know all the tricks the app offers. Believe me, some of the best features of Instagram are hidden. That's why it's worth reading our tips and tricks to rock the social network. a1l4p
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O Instagram managed to achieve success through the filters, which superimpose their image. Today, filters are the first set of options you see after taking a photo. To set how dramatic the filter will be, select and then tap the thumbnail again. A slider will appear: use it to adjust the intensity of the filter and tap “Done”.

While you're experimenting with these settings, here's one more tip to hide filters you don't often use: scroll to the bottom of filters and tap “Manage” to add or remove options you like or don't like.
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We all struggle with the overload of notification from our smartphones. Fortunately, we can adjust your notification settings to only see alerts from s of the Instagram that really matter.
This option only works for s who are already following you and is well hidden within the app.

With this option you receive specific notifications.
First, you need to navigate to the profile page relevant to you within the Instagram. Tap the three dots in the top right corner, then select “Turn On Notifications” for post to get the alert about new updates.
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It is also worth selecting the tab “Search and Explore” (the magnifying glass icon) to view public photos and videos from s around the world. This allows you to comment and give like about shared images.

A useful way to use the guide Search and Explore is to check locations before visiting them. Just type the name of a city or location in the search box at the top of the screen, switch to the tab Locations and choose the correct result. With this tip, you will have a series of images and clips to browse.
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You can prevent certain s from viewing your stories. The app included the option “Create Stories”: a sequence or not of photos and videos that appear at the top of the feed for 24 hours.
If you have some fleeting impressions to share and you don't want someone to see it, this is where you should do it.

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When the Instagram publishes one of your images, the app resizes the photo. In part, to reduce data usage and time, and to prevent others from copying your images at their full resolution.
But what if you want to keep the copies full-size? You can save them separately.

To do this, just go to the “Profile” tab and press the button in the upper right corner, followed by “Settings”. Then scroll down to “Original Photos” (if you are using the app iOS) or “Original Posts” (in Android).
By using this functionality, you ensure that the Instagram are storing copies of your media on your phone and online at the same time. With this feature, you can do the backup of these images in other places, such as the Google Photos or the iCloud Photo Library.
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O Instagram recently added a feature called name tag, which allows you to add new s. It is worth thinking that the name tag is a business card in the IInstagram

Nametags are the key to making new friends.
to find your name tag, open the “Profile Guide”, tap the menu button in the upper right corner and choose the name tag. After that, you can share your name tag with another and become a in the blink of an eye.
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In a direct message (DM) conversation, words can't always express what you need or want to say. So, use a GIF or two.

To get started, open any conversation and tap the GIF button in the bottom left corner. Popular GIFs will appear immediately or you can search for a specific reaction.
If you want to let fate guide your search, click on the “Random” option, which examines the images that match your query.
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O Instagram lets you see which s are currently active: when you open the direct messages section (from the Home tab, click the “Send” icon in the upper right corner), you will see green dots next to their names.
While this can be useful, it means everyone else will also be able to see when you're scrolling through photos. If this bothers you, simply disable your activity status.
Keep in mind that this prevents you from seeing when your friends last used the app.

that this feature also disables you from seeing when your friends last used the app.
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To opt out of receiving content from certain people without unfollowing them, open the Profile tab, tap the menu button in the upper-right corner, and select Settings > Activity Status.
After that, just turn off the toggle switch.

Another way to mute someone is to select the 's profile, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and click on "Mute".
There is also the option to scroll through your feed until you find a post that you don't like or that is irrelevant. Then tap on the three dots in the upper right corner and again press “Mute”.
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No Instagram Stories, you can modify the font. With a little tweak you get a variety of styles in your post.

Once you've captured a photo for a story, tap the "Aa" button in the top right and then the font name at the top of the screen to cycle through the options (the default will appear).
You can also create a post with just text and color: no Stories, just swipe right before taking a photo and you'll find yourself on the Type screen.A
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Add a musical touch to your next Stories do Instagram incorporating some songs. The app does not include all tracks, but you will find a reasonable selection of popular songs.

When you take a photo, swipe up and tap “Music”. You can choose a popular song right away or search for specific clips in the search box at the top of the screen.
After choosing one, drag the selection bar left and right to choose the snippet exactly what you want to incorporate into your story.
Is that you? Know any other features? Leave it in the comments!