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How to Add the Stylish Date to Instagram Story

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"Feeling like just uploading photos to Instagram Stories isn't enough? then try adding dates! In this article, I'll introduce stylish ways to write dates. Let's make your Instagram Stories stand out from others!

How to Add Dates to Instagram Stories

1. Using the Text Input Feature

This is especially necessary when adding dates to photos taken on the same day!

  1. Open the Story Creation screen.
  2. Tap "Aa" at the top of the screen.
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  4. Enter the date and select your preferred font and color.
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2. Using the Sticker Tool (for past photos only)

For photos and videos taken in the past, you can automatically insert dates using Instagram's sticker tool. However, you can only select the actual date the photo was taken. If you want to use a different date, use the text input feature instead!

  1. Select your photo or video.
  2. Tap the "Sticker" icon.
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  4. Select the "Date" sticker and adjust placement (customizable!).
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Story Text Input Settings

1. Font Selection

Instagram Stories offers 14 font types. Choose a font that matches your image's atmosphere for a more stylish look.

Recommended for Sophisticated Vibes

  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Signature
  • Deco
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  • Typewriter
  • Elegant
  • Directional
  • Literature
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Recommended for Casual Vibes

  • Editor
  • Poster
  • Bubble
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  • Squeeze
  • Strong
  • Meme
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2. Color Changes

You can choose from 27 colors, but you can customize even further using the "eyedropper tool" 🎨 This tool lets you pick any color from your photo and apply it to your text.

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3. Motion

You can add motion effects to your text.

  • Typewriter: Letters appear one by one
  • Pop: Text dynamically pops onto the screen
  • Jump: Text bounces upward with a light feeling
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4. Effects

Four additional effects can be used together with motion effects.

  • Sparkle: Adds sparkly emoji-like effects (✨)
  • Neon: Text glows like a neon sign
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  • Shimmer: Text appears to shimmer slightly
  • Pixel: Retro gaming-style effect
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5. Alignment

Text can be aligned left, center, or right. However, since you can freely move text anywhere on the screen, you can skip this setting if you prefer!

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Get More Creative with Size and Placement!

For example, try entering the date separately and playing with the placement and size of each element... it becomes even more stylish ♡

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6. Text Background Color (Frame)

You can choose a background color for your text section. Of course, you can also choose to have no background.

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Tips for Adding Dates to Instagram Stories

Avoid Covering Your Subject

When adding dates, it's important to place them where they won't interfere with your photo's main subject.

  • Use empty spaces in photos (sky, ground, walls, or simple backgrounds)
  • Screen corners (consider balance when placing in bottom right or left)
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Pay Attention to Color Coordination

Matching the date's color with your photo's tone creates overall harmony. Choose darker colors for bright backgrounds and lighter colors for dark backgrounds to ensure text visibility.

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Add Day of the Week or Weather GIFs

Using Instagram's "GIF" tool, you can easily add animations themed around days of the week or weather.

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  1. Tap the "Sticker" mark on your Story screen.
  2. Search for "day of the week" or "weather" in the search bar.
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  4. Tap the GIF you want to add.
  5. Adjust the placement and you're done!
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Besides days and weather, try adding event-themed GIFs for Halloween, Christmas, and other occasions!

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Summary

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