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Instagram users can now poll for Direct Messages and Stories.
Through the poll feature, users can ask any question to their followers.
Apart from this, users can also add polls with photos and videos.
New Delhi. Users on Instagram now get the poll feature for direct messages and stories like Facebook. Users can now poll for direct messages and stories on the popular short video sharing platform Instagram as well. Through the poll feature, users can ask any question to their followers and other users. At the same time, you can also give 2-3 options to answer. Let us tell you that recently this feature has been added to the instant messaging site WhatsApp.
If you are unable to use this feature or you do not know how to use it, then do not worry, today we are going to tell you how you can use poll features on Instagram. Apart from this, we will also tell you how to create a poll in Instagram direct message.
How to use poll feature on Instagram?
Instagram users can send polls via direct message on both Android and iOS devices. It is worth noting that the results of the polls in the group chat will be visible to everyone, as they are posted in real time. To use the poll feature on Instagram, first you have to open the Instagram app on your device. Now click on the icon coming at the top right side for the direct message section. Now open the group in which you want to create a poll.
After this click on the sticker option. You will find it near the message bar at the bottom, where you will get the option of Avataer, Selfie and Poll as soon as you click on it. Click on the poll here and then add questions and options. After this, click on the Create Poll coming down.
Let us know that by tapping on the Polls view, you can change your vote or add more options to the poll. It is noteworthy that any person present in the group chat can change his vote or add new options. Apart from this, if you share a photo or video in a direct message, then you can also add custom poll stickers to it.
How to add poll with photo and video?
To add a poll with photos and videos, first open the direct message section and go to the chat in which you want to add photos and videos with the poll. After this, click on the camera icon and select the photo or video. Here now click on the sticker icon. Now you will get the option of poll here. Click on it and create the poll as mentioned above.
