So, you might be trying to figure out how to pause a reel on Instagram. The good news? It’s fairly basic and doesn’t take much time at all.

Step 1: Open Instagram

The first thing you’ll want to do is:

1. Open Instagram and navigate to the Reels section.

Step 2: How to Pause a Reel

Instagram doesn’t have an explicit “pause” button for reels, but here are two ways to do it:

1. Hold Down on the Reel

   • While watching a reel, simply hold your finger down on the screen.

   • This action pauses the reel temporarily.

2. Swipe the Reel to the Side

   • You can swipe the reel slightly to the side.

   • This temporarily pauses the reel, letting you view other panels or details.

Both methods effectively pause the reel for as long as you hold or swipe.

Step 3: Update the Instagram App (If Needed)

If these methods don’t work for you:

1. Update Instagram:

   • Open the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android).

   • Search for “Instagram.”

   • Update the app if an update is available.

Updating often fixes glitches or adds new features that might help.