Can you create polls on Instagram?

Yes, you can create polls on Instagram using the Poll sticker feature within Instagram Stories. Polls are a fun and interactive way to engage with your audience and gather feedback on various topics. Here's how to create a poll on Instagram:

### How to Create a Poll on Instagram:

1. **Open Instagram**: Launch the Instagram app on your mobile device and log in to your account if you haven't already.

2. **Access Stories**: Tap on your profile picture or swipe right from the home screen to access the Stories camera. Alternatively, tap on the camera icon at the top left corner of the home screen.

3. **Take a Photo or Video**: Capture a photo or record a video using the Stories camera, or select an existing photo or video from your camera roll by swiping up.

4. **Add Poll Sticker**: Once you have your photo or video ready, tap on the sticker icon (the square smiley face icon) at the top of the screen.

5. **Select Poll**: From the sticker tray, select the "Poll" sticker option. It's represented by a square with a question mark and two answer options ("Yes" and "No").

6. **Customize Poll**: Type your poll question in the text field provided (e.g., "Which do you prefer?") and customize the answer options as needed. You can edit the default "Yes" and "No" options to fit your question.

7. **Position and Resize**: Place the poll sticker anywhere on your photo or video by dragging it with your finger. Pinch or zoom to resize the sticker as desired.

8. **Share to Your Story**: Once you're satisfied with your poll, tap on the "Your Story" button at the bottom of the screen to share it to your Instagram Story.

### Interacting with Instagram Polls:

- **Voting**: After sharing your poll, viewers can vote by tapping on one of the answer options. They can see the current results after voting.

- **Duration**: By default, Instagram polls last for 24 hours. After this time, the poll results will no longer be visible, but you can still see the total number of votes received.

- **Engagement**: Encourage your followers to participate in your poll by adding a call-to-action (e.g., "Swipe up to vote!") or by sharing the results once the poll has ended.

- **Results**: You can view the results of your poll in real-time by swiping up on your Story. The poll results show the percentage of votes for each answer option.

### Conclusion:

Instagram polls are a simple yet effective way to engage with your audience and gather feedback on various topics. Whether you're making decisions, seeking opinions, or simply adding an interactive element to your Stories, polls can enhance your Instagram experience and foster meaningful interactions with your followers.