Why Instagram Notes Are the Hidden Gems of Paris Olympics Celebration

To celebrate the Paris Olympics, Instagram is adding a golden touch to their Notes function with special keywords.

DALLAS — Instagram users may notice a shimmering change in their Notes section.

Positioned in the in-app messenger, just above the DMs, the Notes feature has taken on a golden hue for some users. But what triggers this change?

Instagram Notes are turning gold in honor of the Paris Olympics. As athletes vie for gold medals, Instagram users can join the celebration by adding a golden flair to their notes.

However, this feature isn’t automatic for all users. Specific keywords related to the Olympics are necessary to transform a note into gold.

Curious what words can do the trick? Here are a few:

Key terms that turn Instagram Notes gold include:

Gold
Olympics
Olympian
Podium
Victory
Medal
Goat
Torch

Emojis like , , , and also work.

Experiment with these keywords and join the celebration by adding some sparkle to your Instagram Notes.