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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.
Steps
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Open the Instagram app. This looks like a camera with a multicolored background. Log into your account if you aren't already.- You can also use Instagram in a web browser at https://www.instagram.com/ .
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Post or edit a Highlight . Highlights are curated Stories you can display on your profile until you manually remove them. [1] X Research source- 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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Copy . 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] X Research source
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Paste the code into the "Name" field. 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. -
Tap Done . 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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QuestionHow can I make my Instagram name blank?Community AnswerThere are several invisible character tools you can use to turn your username into a blank username.
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