What is how to pause instagram reels?

Pausing an Instagram Reel is quite straightforward:

  • Tapping the Screen: The most common way to pause a Reel is to simply tap anywhere on the screen while the Reel is playing. A single tap will pause the video. To resume playing, tap the screen again. This method is generally the easiest and most intuitive. For more details on this, see Tapping%20the%20Screen.

  • Using the Play/Pause Button (If available): In some versions of Instagram, a dedicated play/pause button might be visible on the screen. This button functions as expected – tapping it will toggle between playing and pausing the Reel. See Play/Pause%20Button for more about this.

  • Other Interruptions: Reels will also pause if you interact with other elements on the screen, such as opening the comments section, sending a direct message, or navigating away from the Reels feed. For more info check Other%20Interruptions.