How To React To Instagram Messages

Did you message an Instagram user only to find that they have added a reaction directly to that message itself? Like if you cracked a joke, did a “laugh” emoticon appear on your message? And did you try to do the same but couldn’t figure out how, which may have got you wondering, why can’t I react to an Instagram message?

The first thing that you may have done after that is to use Google. Unfortunately, you weren’t able to find a relevant guide either? Searching for the article on Instagram’s also proved futile? Don’t worry, because your search ends here! We will tell you exactly how to react to direct messages on Instagram in three easy steps.

How to Enable Emoji Reactions on Instagram?

You already know how to react to an Instagram DM, but you still can’t do it? That is because you probably haven’t enabled the reaction feature yet. So how to enable emoji reactions on Instagram, you ask? You really don’t have to do anything special to unlock the feature. Simply update your Insta app to the latest version!

Ideally, it should have been updated already since the feature was introduced way back in 2020 unless, of course, your phone wasn’t connected to the internet for two years. Once the update is complete, here’s how you can go about adding IG reactions to DMs.

  1. Open your Instagram app and head to the conversations section. The icon will be on the top right corner of your screen.
  2. Click on one of your recent chats.
  3. Double tap the other user’s most recent message to add a reaction. It’s that simple!

A point to note – double tapping only adds the default emoji to the message, which is the “heart” emoticon.

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How to React to Instagram Messages on a Computer?

You might have noticed that we said “double tap” the message, which means that the steps mentioned in the previous section were only for iOS and Android devices, like smartphones and tablets. If you prefer to use a computer to reply to your Instagram messages, then follow these steps.

  1. Log in to your Instagram account and click the “messages” icon right next to the “home” icon on the top right corner of your screen.
  2. Open a conversation where you have received a message from another user.
  3. Double-click that message to add the “heart” Instagram emoji to it.

Similar to the app double tap, double-clicking a message on the Instagram web also adds only the “heart” emoticon.

Why can’t I React to Instagram Messages?

Have you followed all the steps above but still cannot react to any Instagram messages? There may be a few reasons why that might be happening.

  • You may not be double-tapping or double-clicking quickly enough. If there is even one second of pause between the two taps or clicks, then the required reaction emoji won’t appear on the IG message. Instead, try double-tapping or clicking as fast as possible, with barely any interval between.
  • You may not be connected to the internet. If you are double-tapping or clicking the message properly and still cannot see the reaction, then it is quite likely that you aren’t connected to the internet. Since Instagram web or app can only be accessed with a good internet connection, the reaction won’t turn up on the message if you aren’t connected to WiFi or mobile internet.
  • You may not have updated the app. Updating the app to the latest version is a must to enable the reaction feature in the first place. Already updated the app but still can’t add Instagram emoji reactions? Check your Play Store or App Store for additional updates. There aren’t any? Then you may be using an old version of Android or iOS, and your phone doesn’t support the reaction feature.

How to Customize Reacts to Messages on Instagram?

Instagram lets you add a personal touch to the way you react to messages by allowing customization of reaction emojis. This can help you quickly react with your most frequently used emojis, making the experience more seamless. Here’s how you can customize your reaction emojis on Instagram:

  1. Open the Instagram app and head to the conversations section by tapping the message icon on the top right corner of your screen.
  2. Dive into any chat.
  3. Press and hold any message to bring up the reaction emoji list.
  4. Tap on the “+” sign at the end of the list.
  5. From the extended emoji list that appears, long-press on any emoji. This will enable the customizing mode. You can now drag your preferred emojis to the initial pop-up list, replacing the default ones.

Once you’ve set your favorites, they will appear as the first options every time you want to react to a message. Customizing your reacts not only adds a personal touch but also speeds up your messaging experience by having your favorite emojis ready at your fingertips!

How to Remove Reacts to Messages on Instagram?

Sometimes, you might react to a message impulsively or mistakenly choose the wrong emoji. Don’t fret! Instagram gives you the flexibility to undo your reactions. Here’s how you can remove a reaction from a message on Instagram:

  1. Open your Instagram app and head to the conversations section by tapping on the message icon at the top right corner.
  2. Navigate to the chat where you added the reaction.
  3. Find the message with your reaction and simply tap on your emoji reaction once. Your reaction will be removed immediately.

It’s important to note that once you remove a reaction, the other person won’t see your reaction anymore. However, if they had seen it before you removed it, there’s no taking that back!

Conclusion

To conclude, it isn’t too hard to add an Instagram reaction to a message on the app or the web interface. Either double-tap, double-click the message, or keep it pressed for a few seconds to add the desired emoji. And did you know that long pressing an IG message also shows several other options? You can reply to that particular message, report it, copy it, or forward it. Explore!

Mattie Schultz
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