This step-by-step guide will help you in the creation process of poll stickers on Instagram. After completing all these steps, you can develop Instagram polls for your audience.
1. Access the Story Creation Screen and Add a Background (Optional)
Before adding the poll, you can add a background image or video to your story. Follow these easy steps:
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Step 1: Go to the Instagram app on your mobile
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Step 2: click the camera icon
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Step 3: Swipe right from the feed. You will reach the story creation screen.
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Step 4: Capture a photo or video by pressing the capture button at the bottom of the screen, or choose an existing image/video from your camera roll by swiping upwards.
2. Select the Poll Sticker
Once you have your selected background, go for an Instagram poll sticker. Follow the below process to select a poll sticker on Instagram:
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Step 1: Search all around your screen for the sticker tray icon, which is a square smiling face symbol located in the upper right corner.
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Step 2: Tap on the sticker tray icon to reveal a variety of interactive stickers you can add to your story.
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Step 3: Scroll through the options until you find the “Poll” sticker. It usually resembles a bar chart icon or has the word “Poll” written on it.
3. Craft Engaging Question
The “Poll” sticker is now selected. Click on the text box above the sticker to begin your question. At this point, whatever content you present will go straight to your audience.
Keep your question concise and clear, aiming for around 25 characters to ensure it displays fully within the sticker. Here are some tips for formulating an engaging question:
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Spark curiosity: Pose a question that piques your audience’s interest and makes them want to choose an answer.
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Keep it relevant: Align your question with your brand or content theme to maintain a cohesive experience for viewers.
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Use emojis strategically: Emojis can add personality and grab attention within your question or answer choices (more on that later).
4. Formulate Clear And Balanced Answer Choices
Below the question box are two blank answer choices. Tap on each answer choice to edit the text. The Instagram poll can have two to four answer choices.
Your answer choices should be easy for your Instagram viewers to understand so avoid using vague answers, which can confuse the audience.
5. Add A Splash Of Color With Customization
Now, you have your question-and-answer choices and can customize your poll sticker.
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Step 1: Tap on the color palette icon located next to the text boxes. This will open a color selection window with various color options.
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Step 2: Choose a color combination for your poll text and background that complements your story’s theme or brand aesthetic.
Quick note: Remember, colors can evoke emotions and influence engagement, so choose wisely!
6. Position And Resize Your Poll Sticker For Optimal Visibility
After selecting the desired color scheme, you can position the Instagram poll sticker on your story with these easy steps:
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Step 1: Simply tap, hold, and drag the poll sticker to the desired location on your screen.
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Step 2: Use the pinch gesture (two fingers spread apart) to resize your poll sticker.
Ensure it’s large enough to be easily readable but doesn’t dominate your entire story.
7. Share Your Interactive Story With The World
Once you have developed your question and answers and customized your Instagram poll sticker, click the “Your Story” button to share it with all your Instagram followers. However, if you want to share it only with a set of people or groups, select “Send To” and choose the desired recipients.