How to Delete a Comment on Instagram
To delete a comment in the Instagram app, find the comment on the post, select it, and tap the trash-can icon. If you delete the wrong comment by mistake, you can restore it immediately using the on-screen prompt.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open the Instagram app and find the post. Navigate to the post that contains the comment you want to remove.
- Tap the comment. Tap the specific comment to select it.
- Tap the trash-can icon. Tap the trash-can icon located in the top-right corner of the comment to remove it.
Expected Result
The comment is removed from the post.
How to Undo a Deletion
If you remove a comment accidentally, an “Undo” option appears at the bottom of the screen. Tap Undo to restore the deleted comment.
Limitations
- App instructions: The source describes these steps in the Instagram app; web and desktop instructions are not covered here.
- Immediate recovery only: Restoring a comment is only described via the immediate on-screen Undo option; broader recovery methods, moderation settings, and permissions are not covered.
