News

Instagram users will be able to filter out abusive messages and comments as part of a new update

Instagram users will be able to filter out abusive messages and comments as part of a new update

By Dean Egan.

Instagram users will be able to filter out abusive messages and comments they receive as part of a new update.

The social media platform's announced the new 'Hidden Words' tool as part of its fight to stop online abuse and trolling.

It'll automatically delete offensive words, phrases or emojis and will be available in the coming weeks.

Advertisement
Advertisement