142: Quick Tip: Add Background Color Using Brush Tool in Instagram Stories
Instagram Stories Tip:
How to Add Background Color Using Brush Tool





Select Brush/Drawing Tool in Upper Right (middle icon between stickers and text tool)
Brush Types:
Marker (For Fine Control)
Chisel Tip (Calligraphy & Brush Strokes)
Neon (Glow)
Add Background Color with all 3 brushes by pressing and holding on screen (Chisel Tip is the only one with semi-transparency)
To Add Semi-Transparent Background Color:
Select Chisel-Tip Brush (Middle Brush)
Press Color Swatch
Tap and hold on screen to fill with color
Tap and Hold On Screen Once: Semi-Transparent
Press Screen Again: More Transparent
Tap Screen Again Fully Opaque
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