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Instagram adds unique captions for carousel slides

Instagram has introduced a new feature allowing users to add individual captions to each slide within a carousel post. Previously, all slides shared a single caption, which limited the ability to tell detailed stories across multiple images. This update, now rolling out, provides a toggle for users to enable this functionality, offering more creative control over their content. AI

IMPACT Enhances creative expression on social media platforms, allowing for more nuanced storytelling through multi-image posts.

RANK_REASON This is a feature update for an existing social media product, not a frontier release or significant industry event.

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Instagram adds unique captions for carousel slides

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    Instagram now lets you add a unique caption to each carousel slide

    Instagram carousels can now be up to 20 slides with 20 unique captions.