How to Edit an Instagram Post

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This wikiHow teaches you how to edit an Instagram post after it’s already been posted. Though it’s not possible to edit the photo or video itself, you can make changes to the caption, tags, location, and the content of the Alt Text.

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    It’s the pink, orange, purple, and white camera icon labeled “Instagram.” You’ll find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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    It’s the outline of a person at the bottom-right corner of the screen. This displays your posts.
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    If you’re viewing your posts as a grid, tap the post’s thumbnail to open it.
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    It’s at the top-right corner of the post. A menu will expand.
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    This opens an editable version of the post.
    • If you want to delete the entire post rather than make changes, tap Delete instead.
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    To change the text that appears below your post, tap the typing area to open the keyboard, then make your desired changes.
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    If you’d like to tag another Instagram account in your post (or remove a tag), follow these steps:
    • Tap Tag People at the bottom-left corner of the photo or video. If you’ve already added tags, just tap the number of tagged people at the bottom-left corner.
    • Tap the subject you want to tag.
    • Start typing the name or handle of the account you want to tag, then tap it when it appears in the search results.
    • To remove a tag, tap it, and then tap the X that appears.
    • Tap Done at the top-right corner when you’re finished.
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    • To add a location, tap Add Location… at the top of the post, start typing the location into the search bar, then tap it when it appears.
    • To edit a location, tap the location at the top of the post, tap Change Location , and then choose a new location.
    • To remove the location, tap the location at the top of the post, and then tap Remove Location .
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    Alt Text is text added to the photo that provides a visual description for sight-impaired Instagram users. [1]
    • Tap Add Alt Text at the bottom-right corner of the photo or video.
    • Type or edit the text in the box.
    • Tap Done at the top-right corner.
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    It’s at the top-right corner. Your edits are now live.
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