{"id":3831,"date":"2024-10-23T12:39:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T09:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/?p=3831"},"modified":"2025-03-13T07:10:36","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T03:40:36","slug":"edit-instagram-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/edit-instagram-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Edit Instagram Highlights: A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<!--?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"--><!--?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"--><html><body><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike regular Stories that disappear after 24 hours, you can keep Highlights on your profile for as long as you want. This feature is particularly useful for brands, influencers, and even individuals who want to make certain content easily accessible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Editing Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you keep your profile fresh and engaging. In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know about how to <\/span>edit Instagram Highlights<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span>how to rearrange Highlights<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0for better visibility and engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\/\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 \"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/edit-instagram-highlights\/#How_to_Edit_Instagram_Highlights\/\" title=\"How to Edit Instagram Highlights?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Edit Instagram Highlights?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/edit-instagram-highlights\/#How_to_Arrange_Highlights_on_Instagram\/\" title=\"How to Arrange Highlights on Instagram?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Arrange Highlights on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/edit-instagram-highlights\/#How_to_Rearrange_Highlights_on_Instagram\/\" title=\"How to Rearrange Highlights on Instagram?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Rearrange Highlights on Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/edit-instagram-highlights\/#How_to_Change_the_Cover_of_Instagram_Highlights\/\" title=\"How to Change the Cover of Instagram Highlights?\" hreflang=\"en-US\">How to Change the Cover of Instagram Highlights?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/edit-instagram-highlights\/#FAQs_about_Edit_Instagram_Highlights\/\" title=\"FAQs about Edit Instagram Highlights\" hreflang=\"en-US\">FAQs about Edit Instagram Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/edit-instagram-highlights\/#What_We_Review_on_Edit_Instagram_Highlights\/\" title=\"What We Review on Edit Instagram Highlights\" hreflang=\"en-US\">What We Review on Edit Instagram Highlights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Edit_Instagram_Highlights\"><\/span><b>How to Edit Instagram Highlights?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editing your Instagram Highlights is an easy task. It allows you to add new stories, remove outdated ones, or even change the Highlight covers. Here are the steps to <\/span><b>edit Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Open your Instagram Profile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Navigate to your profile by tapping your profile icon in the bottom right corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Select the Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Press and hold on the Highlight you want to edit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tap \u201cEdit Highlight\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A menu will appear. Select \u201cEdit Highlight\u201d to open the edit screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add or Remove Stories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once in the edit screen, you can tap on \u201cArchive\u201d to add Stories or tap on any Story currently in the Highlight to remove it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change the Cover<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you want to update the cover, tap on \u201cEdit Cover\u201d and either choose from one of the Stories in the Highlight or upload a new image from your gallery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Save Changes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: After making the necessary adjustments, click \u201cDone\u201d to save your edits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3844 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-3.webp\" alt=\"How to Edit Instagram Highlights\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-3.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-3-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-3-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-3-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-3-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following these steps, you can easily <\/span><b>edit Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and keep your profile updated with relevant content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to quickly grow your reach, you can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/free-instagram-followers\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <b>Get Free Instagram Followers<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and boost your presence easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Arrange_Highlights_on_Instagram\"><\/span><b>How to Arrange Highlights on Instagram?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arranging Instagram Highlights is a clever way to keep your most important content front and center. Unfortunately, Instagram does not provide a direct option to manually rearrange Highlights. However, there\u2019s a simple trick to bring a specific Highlight to the front of your profile display.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to <\/span><b>arrange Highlights on Instagram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add a New Story to Your Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To move a Highlight to the front, simply add a new Story to that specific Highlight. You can do this by tapping on the Highlight, selecting \u201cEdit Highlight,\u201d and adding a Story from your archive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the New Story<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once the Highlight is moved to the front of your row, you can choose to remove the Story you just added if it doesn\u2019t align with your theme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maintain the Order<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: After arranging your Highlights, keep adding and removing Stories as necessary to maintain the order you want.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple trick allows you to <\/span><b>arrange Highlights on Instagram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the desired order, ensuring that the most important content remains visible to visitors on your profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By arranging your Highlights strategically, you can ensure your audience always sees your most relevant Stories first, improving your engagement and showcasing your brand or content effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about Instagram Highlights, check out our most recent blog about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-highlights-tutorial\/\" hreflang=\"en-US\"><b>Instagram highlights tutorial<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Rearrange_Highlights_on_Instagram\"><\/span><b>How to Rearrange Highlights on Instagram?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you may be wondering how to <\/span><b>rearrange Highlights on Instagram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for optimal visibility. Unfortunately, Instagram does not currently offer a feature to manually rearrange the order of your Highlights. However, there\u2019s a clever workaround to bring a specific Highlight to the front.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to <\/span><b>rearrange Highlights on Instagram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using this method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add a New Story<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: First, add a new Story to the Highlight you want to move to the front of the line. This updates the Highlight and automatically moves it to the beginning of your Highlight row.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Remove the Story<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once your Highlight is in the desired position, you can either leave the Story in the Highlight or delete it to maintain your curated content. The Highlight will still remain in the front position.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-2.webp\" alt=\"How to Rearrange Highlights on Instagram\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-2.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-2-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-2-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-2-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-2-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using this trick, you can effectively <\/span><b>rearrange Highlights on Instagram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and make sure your most important ones are always visible to visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t miss out on enhancing your story views with our offer to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/free-instagram-story-views\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <b>Get Free Instagram Story Views<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to elevate your engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_the_Cover_of_Instagram_Highlights\"><\/span><b>How to Change the Cover of Instagram Highlights?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cover image of your Highlight is the first thing people notice. You can personalize your Instagram profile by changing the Highlight cover. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Go to Your Instagram Profile<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tap on your profile icon in the bottom right.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hold the Highlight<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Long-press the Highlight whose cover you want to change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tap Edit Cover<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: From here, you can select an image from your Instagram Stories or choose a photo from your camera roll.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adjust the Image<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Resize and adjust the cover image to fit the round frame perfectly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Save Changes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Tap \u201cDone\u201d to save the new cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights.webp\" alt=\"How to Change the Cover of Instagram Highlights\" width=\"860\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights.webp 860w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-300x209.webp 300w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-768x536.webp 768w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-450x314.webp 450w, https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/edit-instagram-highlights-780x544.webp 780w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this, your Instagram profile will look cleaner and more visually appealing!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To improve your understanding of how stories work, make sure to check out our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/followeran.com\/en\/blog\/instagram-story-tutorials\/\" hreflang=\"en-US\"> <b>Instagram story tutorial<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for in-depth guidance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_about_Edit_Instagram_Highlights\"><\/span><b>FAQs about Edit Instagram Highlights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>How to Rearrange Highlights on Instagram without Adding a New Story?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there\u2019s no direct way to manually rearrange Highlights, adding a new Story and removing it after the Highlight moves to the front is a popular workaround.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can You Edit Instagram Highlights After Posting?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can <\/span><b>edit Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anytime by adding or removing Stories, changing the name, or adjusting the cover image.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to Rearrange Highlights on Instagram 2025?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, Instagram still does not offer a manual rearranging feature, but the workaround of adding a Story to move a Highlight to the front remains effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Can I Change the Name of My Instagram Highlight?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! You can change the name of your Highlight at any time by holding the Highlight and selecting \u201cEdit Highlight,\u201d then updating the name.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_We_Review_on_Edit_Instagram_Highlights\"><\/span><b>What We Review on Edit Instagram Highlights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editing and arranging Instagram Highlights is an essential part of maintaining an engaging profile. By knowing how to <\/span><b>edit Instagram Highlights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>how to rearrange Highlights on Instagram<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can keep your content fresh, relevant, and aligned with your overall profile aesthetic. Regularly updating your Highlights not only keeps your followers engaged but also helps attract new ones. 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