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Instagram can now show song lyrics in Reels: Here’s how to use it

The new lyrics sticker has been rolled out to all Instagram users.

A keyboard is placed in front of a displayed Instagram logo in this illustration taken February 21, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationA keyboard is placed in front of a displayed Instagram logo in this illustration taken February 21, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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If you love adding music to your Reels, you will be happy to know that Instagram has introduced a new feature that lets you display song lyrics on your clips. This is similar to what you can already do with Stories, but now you have more options to customise your Reels with your favourite tunes.

To use this feature, you simply need to add a music clip to your Reel and then select the lyrics option. You will see the lyrics of the song appear on the screen, and you can adjust the font, the colour, and the position of the text. You can also highlight a specific part of the lyrics that matches your message or mood.

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This feature is likely a response to the growing popularity of music-based content on social media platforms, especially TikTok. Instagram is also trying to leverage music as a way to attract and engage users, especially the younger generation.

How to add lyrics to your Instagram Reels

If you want to try out the new lyrics feature on your Reels, here are the steps you need to follow:

1. Open the Instagram app and tap on the Reels icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap on the Music icon at the top of the screen and choose a song from the library or your own audio.
3. Tap on the Lyrics icon at the bottom of the screen and choose a font and a colour for the text.
4. Drag the text to the desired position on the screen and use the slider to select the part of the lyrics you want to show.
5. Tap on the Done button and proceed to edit and share your Reel as usual.

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