Common Terms, Navigating and Sharing Photos on Instagram | Social Media - Class 8 PDF Download

Common Instagram terms

Hashtags? Feed? Filters? If you're new to Instagram, there are a few terms that may seem a little confusing at first. Reviewing some of the most commonly used terms will give you a better understanding of how Instagram works and what to expect as you get started.

Navigating Instagram

Once you've downloaded the app and created an account, you're ready to start using Instagram. The first thing you'll see when you open the app is the Home screen. From here, you can see the latest posts and stories from the people you follow, create your own posts, and do more. You can also tap the different icons at the bottom of the screen to move between different parts of the app.

Sharing photos on Instagram

Instagram makes it easy to create and share great-looking photos with your smartphone. To take a photo, tap the Camera button, make sure the Photo tab is selected, then tap the Shutter button (the circle near the bottom of the screen).

Applying a Filter

After you've taken a photo, you can apply a filter to give it a more interesting look and feel. A series of filters will appear after you take a photo. Simply tap a filter to apply it.
Note that not all filters will look good with every photo, so we recommend trying out several filters until you find one you like. And remember, filters are optional—if you're happy with the original picture, you aren't required to add a filter.

If you want to compare the original with the applied filter, tap the photo.

Sharing the photo

When you're done, tap Next. You can then add a caption, choose to share with other social networks, and do more (we'll talk about these options in detail in the next lesson). When you're ready, tap Share to post the photo.