Instagram adds support for Type Mode to add text-only posts in stories

With the latest Instagram update, you can now posts stories with just text with the new Type Mode.
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The new mode is available when you open Instagram’s camera feature with the new version 30 update. You should see “Type” next to “Normal” under the record button. You can then simply tap on the “Type” option to start writing whatever you want for your story post. You can customize that post with a variety of colored backgrounds, along with different choices for fonts and sizes. You can also highlight specific words or phrases in your post. There’s also the option of adding a photo to the Type Mode background.
The new font styles in Type Mode can also be used if you want to add text to any photo or video post. As with normal story posts, the Type Mode option posts will disappear after 24 hours. You can download the new version of Instagram for Android now in the Play Store.
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