Instagram has started testing a new tool that will allow you to leave annotations in direct messages and will be visible for a certain amount of time before disappearing.

The latest version of the Instagram app (v254.0.0.19.109) has enabled a new section with notes in direct messages, below the search bar, for some users.

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Notes are a new communication mechanism in the social network, where the user can leave a text message for his followers or closest contacts, which will disappear after 24 hours.

These notes accept replies from followers or people who can post, as shared by the XDA Developers portal. Publication of a note will not be reported.

How are temporary notes used?

• Open the application and enter the page where you can see the conversations you have with your contacts.
• The new section appears below that page’s search bar. A button is displayed in this place that allows users to add a new note.
• Clicking on “Your Note” will open a new page for your followers that will allow you to add a new note.
• Finally, you can decide whether the notes you create will be shared with “Followers you follow” or “Close friends”. When a new note is shared, followers can reply to it by tapping the note on the main chat page. This will open a text input box for them where they can read the note, profile picture and Instagram handle. They will also be able to see how long ago the note was shared at that time.