Instagram users can reply to comments with reels; Here's everything you need to know

By Team Newsable | First Published Dec 14, 2021, 7:52 PM IST

Instagram stated in a statement unveiling the new feature said they value the communities that artists have formed on Instagram, which is why they're happy to offer Reels Visual Replies.

Instagram, which Meta owns, has implemented a new function that allows users to react to comments using Reels. It means that whenever someone comments on your Reel, you may touch "respond" to add a sticker of that comment to a new reel, offering you a new way to communicate with your followers. As previously said, this capability is quite similar to how TikTok allows users to conduct video answers. According to The Verge, the tool is now limited to comments on Reels.

Instagram stated in a statement unveiling the new feature said they value the communities that artists have formed on Instagram, which is why they're happy to offer Reels Visual Replies. It feels the new option would help content creators to connect with their audience.

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To submit a Reel based on a remark you got, go to the post's comments area, choose a comment, and click Reply. When the text box for inputting your response appears, touch on the Reels symbol on the left. Users may now build a Reel as they normally would. In this section, users can also respond with images, which will show as stickers.

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