How to Respond to Your Favorite Instagram Stories: A Quick Guide

Learn how to easily respond to Instagram stories and engage with users. Swipe up and react in a few simple steps!

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To respond to a story you like on Instagram, simply swipe up on the story to bring up the reply option. Here, you can type your message or use emojis to react. Your response will be sent directly to the user's DMs, and they will be notified of your reaction.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I respond to Instagram stories without following the user? Yes, you can respond to a public account's story even if you don't follow them, as long as their settings allow it.
  2. Can I use GIFs or stickers to respond to Instagram stories? Currently, you can only send text or emojis in a reply. However, you can use GIFs or stickers when creating your own story.
  3. What happens after I respond to an Instagram story? Your response will be sent as a direct message to the user, and they will receive a notification about your reaction.

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