How to Hide Offensive Instagram Comments

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Instagram app.

   The icon looks like a white outline of a camera over a rainbow background.
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   Step 2: Tap the Profile tab.

   You'll find this in the lower-right corner of the Instagram app.
   
   The icon looks like a silhouette. , You'll find this button in the upper-right corner of the Profile screen. , You'll find this in the Settings section. , This will hide comments that contain words and phrases that are commonly reported as inappropriate by other Instagram users. , You can add additional words and phrases to the filter if there are comments that are getting around the automatic filter. , If you encounter offensive words or phrases that aren't being blocked, you can type them here to add them to the automatic filter.
   
   Separate each keyword or phrase with a comma. , You'll find this button in the upper-right corner.
   
   This will save your changes.
   
   Comments that contain any words in the automatic or custom filters will be hidden from your view.
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   Step 3: Tap the ⋮ (Android) or Gear (iPhone) button.

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   Step 4: Scroll down and tap Comments.

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   Step 5: Turn the Hide Inappropriate Comments switch on.

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   Step 6: Tap the Custom Keywords field.

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   Step 7: Type additional keywords that you want to filter.

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   Step 8: Tap the ✓ or Done button when you're finished.

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