Direct Messages
Tap here (or swipe left on your screen) to see your
messages
. These are private posts that are sent directly to you. You can also send a post directly to someone you follow.
Stories
Tap these to view the
stories
of people you follow, or create your own. These are photos and videos that are only available for 24 hours after they're posted. They're great for sharing moments with friends without clogging up their feeds or your profile.
Camera
Tap this icon (or swipe right anywhere on the screen) to open your
camera
. You can take photos and add them to your story or directly message them to your friends.
However, if you want to create a post, you'll need to use the
Add Post
button at the bottom of the screen.
Home
The
Home
screen will appear whenever you open Instagram. From here, you can see the latest posts from the people you follow on Instagram.
Explore
Tap here to
explore
what's popular on Instagram. You can also search for specific Instagram users or hashtags.
Add Post
Tap here to take a
photo
or
video
with your phone's camera, which you can then post to Instagram. You can also select photos from your library.
Profile
Tap here to access your
profile
. From here, you can update your profile picture, see all of your posts, change your settings, and do more.
Activity
Tap here to see your recent
notifications
and
activity
. For example, whenever someone likes one of your posts, you'll see it here.
Feed
Posts from people you follow will appear in your
feed
. You can swipe with one finger to move through your feed. You can also like or comment on the posts you find.
