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A step-by-step guide to removing Instagram Highlight names and setting a blank space
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You can use a special Unicode character to make your Highlight names appear invisible. Keep in mind that Instagram may update and remove this trick in the future. Here's how to get a blank Highlight name on Instagram.

Things You Should Know

  • To have a blank Highlight name on Instagram, copy and paste the code " " into the Name field.
  • This is a special Unicode character that appears invisible.
  • If you don't add any characters to a Highlight name, Instagram will automatically name it for you.
  1. This looks like a camera with a multicolored background. Log into your account if you aren't already.
  2. Post or edit a Highlight. Highlights are curated Stories you can display on your profile until you manually remove them.[1]
    • To add a new Highlight, navigate to your profile page. Tap the + icon.
    • To edit an existing Highlight, tap the Highlight, and then tap •••. Tap Edit Highlight.
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  3. This is a special blank Unicode character.
    • If you're using a mobile device, tap and hold the character, and then tap Copy.
    • If you're using a computer, highlight the character with your mouse. Press CTRL + C (Windows) or CMD + C (Mac) to copy.
    • Alternatively, you can visit this website and click or tap the Copy to clipboard button.[2]
  4. If you just leave it blank, Instagram will automatically input the name Highlights. When the code is pasted into the field, it will be recognized as its own character.
  5. This is in the top-right corner.
    • The Instagram Highlight name will now be invisible.
    • You can also use this trick to change your display name on Instagram.
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A.J. Aldana
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This article was co-authored by A.J. Aldana and by wikiHow staff writer, Rain Kengly. A.J. Aldana is a social media specialist who has been using platforms such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and YouTube for over 5 years. A.J. has worked with brands to curate content that has garnered thousands of interactions for various social media campaigns and is passionate about contributing to innovative and trending articles on wikiHow. He holds a BS in Product Design from Stanford University. This article has been viewed 379,561 times.
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