Instructions for creating animated text effects for Instagram Story

Instagram is where you share your story creatively. Videos and images are the main focus, but the right text and animations can make them stand out even more. Even small details like the font you use and the animations or effects you add to your Story can make a difference. Here's how to create animated text for your Instagram Story.

How to create animated text effects for Instagram Story

Step 1:

You post Instagram Story as usual and then click on the writing icon above.

Step 2:

Now you write the text you want to display in Story and then adjust the size, choose the font and color as you like.

Step 3:

Next, you click on the dynamic effect icon as shown below. Now you choose the dynamic effect you like or find suitable for the text.

Step 4:

You can also apply a glow effect to the text . Once you are satisfied with the text animation effect, you can continue to adjust other details such as gif images, sounds, etc.

Finally you post Instagram Story with animated text effect as usual.

David Pac

Update 24 September 2025