How to Temporarily Limit Someone from Commenting on Your Instagram Posts?
It is pretty simple to do if you follow the steps given below properly:
Log in to your Instagram accountClick on your profile pictureTap on the hamburger icon on the top rightTap on SettingsClick on PrivacyClick on Limits
Tap on ContinueChoose one or both the options mentioned below Who to limitSpecify a period of up to 4 weeks to limit the commentsClick on Turn on to confirmTo get the settings back to as it was before, follow the above steps and click on Turn off at the end to start getting comments on your posts again
It is to be noted that you cannot limit a particular person or group of people you specifically want to stop commenting. This procedure will block all accounts that are not following you and the ones that started following you in the last week. It is also to be noted that the people you limit would still be able to comment on your posts but those comments or messages will remain hidden unless you approve them. You may choose to make the comments or messages visible if they are in good taste. Watch this YouTube video to have more clarity on the issue at hand.
How to Turn Off Comments?
You may choose to turn off comments completely as well. Here is how:
Log in to your Instagram accountGo to the post you want to turn comments offClick on the three little dotsChoose the Turn Off Commenting option
In case you change your mind, follow the same steps on the said post and click on Turn On Commenting and the comments shall reappear
How to Delete a Comment?
It is pretty simple to delete a comment you do not like without having to restrict or block someone. You may also delete your comment on someone else’s post. Here is how:
Log in to your Instagram account and go to the post where the comment isSwipe left on the commentClick on the trash can iconThe comment will be deletedBe careful about deleting a comment since you cannot undo the action
How to Hide Offensive or Negative Comments?
Some posts may attract offensive or negative comments and thus you may want to hide them. Find out below how to do it:
Log in to your Instagram accountClick on your profile pictureTap on the hamburger icon on the top rightTap on SettingsClick on PrivacyTap on CommentsToggle on Hide Offensive Comments
You can also choose the Manual Filter option to pick specific words that will trigger Instagram to hide the comments containing those wordsYou can also block comments from certain peopleThis is not blocking those people as they will still be able to comment but the same will be visible to them only
How to Restrict Comments?
Protect yourself from getting cyberbullied by users without their knowledge. Follow the steps given below:
Log in to your Instagram accountFind the comment of the person you want to restrictSwipe left on the commentClick on the! (within a message box) iconTap Restrict (username) in the pop-up menu
These are some of the ways you can prevent people from stealing your peace as we all know social media platforms are a double-edged sword. Although they are great for gaining followers and building the community, they bring along a lot of trolls and haters as well. While you may not be able to control people from speaking their minds, you can of course do something about it. It is not possible to edit comments but you can surely hide or delete comments you find belligerent and useless. After all, it is still your profile and you can choose who you want to comment or whom you do not. Comments are very important since they make you look legit but when it starts getting annoying, certain features of Instagram can help a great deal. You can restrict certain users, turn off commenting and automatically or manually ban offensive features. Hope you have found the information on how to temporarily limit someone from commenting on your Instagram posts and other related guides helpful. Share this article with your near and dear ones to help them tackle trolls on their Instagram profile. Let us know in the comments section below how you deal with annoying people on your social media accounts?
