Instagram

Common Instagram Terms

Common Instagram terms

Hashtags? Feed? Filters? If you're new to Instagram, there are a few terms that may seem a little confusing at first. Reviewing some of the most commonly used terms will give you a better understanding of how Instagram works and what to expect as you get started.

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Hashtag

You can add text captions to any post you share on Instagram. A hashtag is any word in a post's caption that's preceded by a pound sign ( # ).