Instagram has added a dedicated space for pronouns to users’ profiles, freeing up some of that precious 150-character bio space for more sparkle emojis.
Announced Tuesday, Instagram’s new feature allows users to display up to four pronouns in faded text next to their profile name. It’s completely optional, so you don’t have to add any at all if you don’t want to, and you can remove or change them at any time.
The feature is a significant addition for gender diverse users, allies, and those exploring their gender identity.
“We are giving people more tools to express themselves on Instagram,” a Facebook company spokesperson told Mashable. “Sharing pronouns has been widely adopted by our community, and with this feature we hope to normalize the adoption further.” Read more…
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