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What Does "Next Story" on an Instagram Story Mean?

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"Next Story" on an Instagram story refers to the next story in the chronological order of your friends' or followed accounts' stories. This means that if you're viewing a story, tapping "Next Story" will take you to the next story in the queue.

Here's a breakdown of how it works:

  • Story Order: Instagram presents stories in a specific order, typically starting with the most recently uploaded stories from your friends or accounts you follow.
  • Navigating Stories: You can use the "Next Story" button to move forward through the queue, or the "Previous Story" button to go back.
  • Story Duration: Once a story ends, the "Next Story" button will appear automatically.

Example: You're watching a story from your friend Sarah. After her story ends, you see the "Next Story" button. Tapping it will take you to the next story in the queue, which might be from another friend or a public account you follow.

Practical Insights:

  • The "Next Story" button is a quick and easy way to browse through Instagram stories without having to manually search for them.
  • You can also use the "Next Story" button to skip over stories you don't want to watch.
  • The order of stories may vary depending on your activity and interactions within the app.

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