If you’re looking to add some extra excitement to your Instagram messages, there are a few things you can do. You can use filters, add text effects, or even create videos. Here’s how to get started:

  1. Choose the effect you want to use. There are a variety of filters available on Instagram, so it’s important to choose one that will look good on your account and will add some extra excitement to your messages.
  2. Add text effects. If you want your messages to be more exciting, you can add text effects such as boldface or underline. This will help make them stand out from the rest of your posts and make them more interesting for followers to see.
  3. Create videos! If you want people to see what your messages look like in action, you can create videos that show off the different effects you’ve used in your posts. This will help people understand what you’re trying to achieve with your posts and give them a better idea of what they should expect when they view them.

Open the Instagram app on your Android device or iPhone, then visit your list of DMs by tapping the Messenger icon at the top-right corner of the home screen.

Head into the conversation that you’d like to try sending texts with special effects in.

Type your message in the text box at the bottom. When you begin typing, the camera shortcut on the left will be replaced by a magnifying glass icon. Tap that button once you’ve entered your complete message.

At the very top of the following slide-up menu, you’ll find your message displayed with four different special effects.

All of these filters are interactive. So, for instance, if the recipient taps a text message sent with the heart-themed special effect, it will release a bunch of virtual hearts like balloons on their screen.

Similarly, the gift box option hides your message, and only when the other person touches it will it unwrap itself and reveal what you’ve sent. The confetti filter will vibrate the recipient’s phone on touch.

Thanks to Facebook’s cross-platform update, there’s a lot more you can do to customize your messaging experience on Instagram. You can send disappearing messages in a new Vanish Mode, pick which emojis show up in the quick reactions pop-up, and turn yourself into a selfie sticker.

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