Threads Introduces Long-Form Posts Supporting 10,000 Characters

In a significant update for users, Threads, the text-based social media app from Instagram, has officially launched a long-form text feature that allows posts of up to 10,000 characters. This enhancement aims to cater to authors and creators seeking to share more extensive content, moving beyond the previous limit of 500 characters.

Enhanced Features for Creators

According to a recent blog post by Meta, the new text attachments feature is designed to facilitate richer communication on the platform. Users can access this feature by selecting the ‘text attachment’ option in the post composer, which opens a text editor. This editor includes basic formatting options such as bold, italic, underline, and strikeout.

Once a post is published, text attachments can be viewed in a dedicated window on the Threads website or in full-screen mode on mobile devices. Additionally, if a link is included in the post, a preview of the linked content will appear at the end of the text, enhancing user engagement.

Future Improvements and User Feedback

The introduction of this long-form text feature is a response to user behavior, as many have been sharing screenshots of longer content from books, articles, newsletters, and podcast transcripts. Meta acknowledges the limitations of the current update, noting that users cannot embed media or segment large blocks of text. A representative from Meta indicated that further formatting capabilities are being developed and will be introduced gradually.

As Threads continues to evolve, the company is committed to improving the platform based on user feedback. This rollout comes at a time when Threads has achieved a significant milestone, boasting 400 million active users. The app’s growing user base indicates a strong interest in more detailed and engaging content.

Meta’s efforts to enhance the Threads experience reflect its broader strategy to empower creators and enrich the communication landscape within its platforms. As users begin to explore the new long-form capabilities, it will be interesting to see how this shapes interactions and content sharing on Threads.