But how do you mention others in your story, without the usernames crowding the screen? Let’s look at the different ways to mention someone in your Instagram story without their username showing up.
1. Swipe the Username Off the Borders of Your Smartphone Screen
After you have added a mention for your family or friend on the Instagram story, tap Done to exit the text window. Next, tap and hold the mentioned username as you usually would to reposition it. But this time, swipe it off the borders of your phone screen until it’s no longer visible.
This may take some practice. During the first few attempts, you may notice that the “tail” of the mentioned username still sticks out if you moved the username too slowly. The key is doing a quick, solid swipe to make it disappear off-screen in one motion.
2. Use a Sticker to Hide the Username
Using Instagram stickers is one of the ways to make your Instagram Stories stand out. These stickers enable you to add elements such as music, a small animation, or your location to a story.
To use a sticker to hide your friend’s username, you need to add the mention first. Next, tap the Sticker icon and choose a solid-colored sticker. Some stickers offer different format options. Tap Done to exit the sticker window once you selected your preferred style.
Then, tap and hold the sticker to reposition it and cover the username.
3. Use a Shared Post to Hide the Username
If you have shared an Instagram post to your story, you can mention your friends in the story without having their usernames showing up as well. Instead of using a sticker, you can use the shared post itself to hide the username.
Once you added the mention, tap and hold the shared post to reposition it and cover the name.
Pursuing the Instagram Story Aesthetic
Whether it’s a group wefie or a closeup of a delicious dessert, added text doesn’t have to divert away from your perfect photo. By using these methods to hide the usernames, you can let your picture take center stage. Anyone mentioned will still be notified and can re-share your story easily later.
