Is TikTok Rolling Out Text-Based Posts?

 

Is TikTok Rolling Out Text-Based Posts?

·        CYMI: TikTok has just rolled out its newest feature, text-based posts.

·        Alongside images and short-form videos, users will now have another way to create content on the app.

·        As Twitter (aka X) faces uncertainty, it’s not surprising that TikTok's jumping into the text-based arena — joining the ranks of newbie text alternatives like Mastodon, Bluesky, and SPILL.

·        But similar to Meta's Threads, TikTok is already a more established app, giving it a serious leg up on the competition.

What Are Text Posts on TikTok?

·        In a nutshell, text posts on TikTok are simply a new way for users to share text-focused content on the app.

·        According to TikTok, the feature allows creators and brands, “to share their stories, poems, recipes, and other written content” on the platform.

·        And while text-inspired posts on TikTok aren't exactly new, the feature will make it easier to share via the written word.

·        Much like Instagram Stories, users can write up to 1K characters and customize their posts by adding a song, sticker, and other familiar TikTok features.

How to Create a Text Post on TikTok

·        Ready to create your first text post on TikTok? Here’s how to get started:

·        Step #1: Open the app, tap on the “+” camera icon, and select the “Text” option from the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen:

·        Step #2: Add your chosen text in the “Type something…” prompt. Here you can also customize your text’s font, color, and alignment: 

·        Step #3: From here you can customize your text post by adding a song, a background color, or a sticker:

·        Step #4: Finally, tap “Post to feed” or “Your Story” and voila, a text post is born:

So, will TikTok’s community embrace the written word like they did when images were first introduced? Only time will tell.