Instagram has rolled out a new pronouns feature as part of its commitment to inclusivity.
The Facebook-owned social media platform announced the change via Twitter on Tuesday, confirming it will now allow users to display their preferred pronouns in a dedicated spot on their profiles. Although many people have publicized their pronouns in their bios, this space is currently limited to only 150 characters, which has unfortunately forced some users to edit down what they want to share with the world.
According to the Verge, Instagramers now have the option to display multiple pronouns that next to the username. All one has to do is tap on the Edit Profile link to see the Pronouns option; once you click on the area, you’ll be taken to another page where you can add up to four pronouns, including everything from him and her to they and them. If a user’s preferred pronoun doesn’t come up in the field, they can either type their pronouns in the bios, as previously mentioned,
Instagram will now let users add pronouns on their profiles
Instagram will now let users add pronouns on their profiles
The photo-sharing app announced today it will now let users add up to four pronouns to their profiles.
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UPDATED: May 12, 2021 10:31 IST
Instagram is working on one feature or the other to enhance the user experience. The photo-sharing app announced today it will now let users add up to four pronouns to their profiles. The user will have the choice to make the pronouns public or make them visible only to their followers. Instagram has rolled out the feature only in a few countries. The company has not shared its plans to expand the feature in all markets.
Instagram will now let users add pronouns to their profiles
Instagram now has a dedicated space for users to add their pronouns to their profiles.
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2021-05-12 02:59:27 UTC
Instagram has added a dedicated space for pronouns to users profiles, freeing up some of that precious 150-character bio space for more sparkle emojis.
Announced Tuesday, Instagram s new feature allows users to display up to four pronouns in faded text next to their profile name. It s completely optional, so you don t have to add any at all if you don t want to, and you can remove or change them at any time.
Instagram will now let users add pronouns on their profiles Ankita Chakravarti
Instagram is working on one feature or the other to enhance the user experience. The photo-sharing app announced today it will now let users add up to four pronouns to their profiles. The user will have the choice to make the pronouns public or make them visible only to their followers. Instagram has rolled out the feature only in a few countries. The company has not shared its plans to expand the feature in all markets.
Sharing a glimpse of the feature on Twitter, Vice President of Product at Instagram, Vishal Shah tweeted, Now you can add pronouns to your profile with a new field. It s another way to express yourself on Instagram, and we ve seen a lot of people adding pronouns already, so hopefully, this makes it even easier. Available in a few countries today with plans for more.
Instagram will now let users add pronouns ontheir profiles
The photo-sharing app announced today it will now let users add up to four pronouns to their profiles.
Ankita Chakravarti | May 12, 2021 | Updated 10:31 IST
Instagram is working on one feature or the other to enhance the user experience. The photo-sharing app announced today it will now let users add up to four pronouns to their profiles. The user will have the choice to make the pronouns public or make them visible only to their followers. Instagram has rolled out the feature only in a few countries. The company has not shared its plans to expand the feature in all markets.