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How to Add Captions to Reels?

Who doesn’t love a funny & catchy short text in a reel description? Of course, everyone does. Lucky for you, adding captions to the reel is actually a pretty straightforward process.

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Steps to Add Captions to Reels

Here are simple steps to add captions to your Instagram reels.

Step 1:

First, record your reel or upload it from your device’s gallery.  Record another sequel or tap “Next” in the right corner of your screen to access Reel’s editing options.

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Step 2:

Once you’re in the editing menu, tap “Edit Video” in the bottom left corner.

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Step 3:

You can add stickers and text and add or remove parts. Once editing is complete, tap “>” to return to the main editing page.

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Step 4:

Have a detailed look at reel editing. Once satisfied, tap “Next” in the bottom right.

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Step 5:

In the empty box, under your reels, write catchy captions relevant to your video and engage your audience.

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Step 6:

Once you are done writing your caption. Upload your reel with trending hashtags or save it in a draft.

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Hurrah, That’s it! You have successfully added your first caption on the Instagram reel.

Related Read: How to Share a Reel on Instagram?

Tips to Write Catchy Captions on Instagram Reel

Here are 5 time-proven tips to help you write catchy captions for your Instagram Reels:

1. Keep Captions Short & Sweet

Instagram captions should be short and sweet. Try to keep your captions under 12 characters.

2. Add humor and Emojis

Write funny or lighthearted captions. A little humor can take you a long way on Instagram and grab your audience’s attention. Emojis can make captions visually appealing and convey emotions in a creative and fun way.

3. Add Hashtags

Instagram hashtags are a very understandable part of Instagram’s marketing strategy. Right, hashtags help you reach a wider audience. Relevant hashtags and captions help your reel be discovered by more people.

Also Read: Guide to Hashtags for Instagram: How to Use Them Effectively

4. Be Authentic & Creative

Your Instagram should reflect your style and personality. Stay true to yourself in visuals and words is another great tip for creative captions.

5. Add CTA

Call-to-action encourages people to leave comments or check out your account or brand’s website. Always add a catchy call-to-action in your Instagram reel captions.

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FAQs

Why can’t I add captions to my reel?

The caption is available in all versions of Instagram. If you cannot add a caption, it might not be available in your country, or it is a bug in your device. Clear the cache or restart your device and try again to add the caption.

How do you add text to a specific clip on a reel?

You can add text to the box showing under your reel.