WE R LIBRARY FORMAT
| Level | Basic |
| Device | Android (Smartphone) |
| Topic | Messaging |
| Sub-topic | Tutorial how to directly send a message using the Instagram app |
| Introduction | |
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| Instagram is one of the many popular platforms with dozens of features users enjoy. Like many social media platforms and applications today, you can send various media, such as images, videos, etc. These apps also let you chat and video call with your loved ones, friends, followers, and colleagues. However, many individuals have trouble sending direct messages to their peers and loved ones. That is why we will get through the steps for Instagram’s direct messaging for today’s piece. It’s easy, and it won’t take five minutes to figure it out.It is best you check that you have a stable internet connection to avoid issues as you start sending messages. | |
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| 1 | The first step is to launch the app. |
| 2 | The next step is to head over to the search bar. Enter the account or username you want to message directly. |
| 3 | Tap on it to head over to their profile. |
| 4 | Once you are there, gently press the message button to begin. |
| 5 | A new prompt will show the message screen between you and the user or account. Input your message in the blank area at the bottom. |
| 6 | Press the send button once you finish. |
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| You don’t have to do a lot of steps to directly message someone on the Instagram application using your smartphone. All you have to do is open the app and search for a user or account. At that user’s home screen, tap on the message button, input your message at the bottom and hit the send button. Feel free to contact us should you have issues sending messages this way. | |
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