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There are a huge number of photo apps out there, but one reigns supreme over them all: Instagram. One of the main reasons for its popularity is the simple and accessible commenting system. This allows anyone to comment and like your photos. Sometimes however, these comments can get out of hand. Follow this guide to add comments to your favorite photos, as well as delete any comments on your photos that you don’t like.

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  1. Make sure you are signed in to your Instagram account. When you open the Instagram app, you will be taken to your Feed.
    • You can also add comments using the web-based version of Instagram on your computer.
  2. You can comment on your own photos or any photos from users that you are following. Tap on the photo to open it.
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  3. The Comment button is located below the photo, next to the “Like” button. This will open the comment interface. Your keyboard will open and you can begin typing your comment.
  4. Once you are happy with your comment, tap the green “Send” button. Your comment will be added to the list of comments.
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Deleting (App)

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  1. You can only delete your own comments on other pictures, or other’s comments on your own pictures.
    • If you don't have the Instagram app, you can also delete comments on your computer using Instagram on the Web.
  2. A red trash can icon will appear on the right side of the comment. Tap the trash can icon to start deleting a comment.
  3. If the comment was spam or offensive, you can report the comment as well as delete it. This is useful if creepy people keep commenting on your pictures. Tap “Delete & Report Abuse” to report the comment. If you’d rather just delete it, tap “Delete” instead.
    • You will only be given the “Delete” option when deleting your own comments.
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Website Commenting and Deletion

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  1. Although you won’t have access to as many features, you can log in to Instagram using your computer. You can add comments to photos and delete comments that you don’t want.
  2. Find a photo that you want to comment on. You can comment on photos in your Feed, or photos that you have taken. If you’re commenting on a photo in your Feed, you can add the comment in the field directly beneath the photo. If you are commenting on other photos, click the photo to open it and then add your comment in the field to the right of the image.
  3. Open the photo that you want to delete a comment from. You can only delete your own comments on other pictures, or other’s comments on your own pictures.
    • Once you’ve found the comment that you want to delete, hover your cursor over it. An “X” icon will appear at the top-left corner of the comment.
    • Click the “X” icon. A menu will appear with the “Delete” option. Click this to delete the image.
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    What do I do if I am trying to comment on a web page on Instagram, but there is no comment box on the bottom?
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    The user in the photo you are trying to comment on disabled commenting, so you won't be able to.
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    If I delete someone's comment from my Instagram picture, will the person be notified or otherwise know it is deleted?
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    They won't be notified but they will know if they check back at the post and see that the comment is missing.
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    You can't, you can only post words as comments. You can post emojis but that's as close as you can get.
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Tips

  • If you see a particular user commenting spams frequently on your photos then do Report the comments because it can be a spam bot.
  • While commenting you can use @Username to comment on a particular user. You can even use hash-tags to create a nice diversion for the photos viewers.
  • Sometimes you may not be able to delete a comment. In this case log out of your Instagram account and clean up your device’s cache and then restart to solve the problem.
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Warnings

  • Do not report a good comment or else actions might be taken against you after a few warnings, provided you continue to do so.
  • Always comment socially and do not abuse or else your comments might get deleted.
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