Instagram is adding this feature - here's what users need to know

The Facebook-owned platform said the new field is available “in a few countries, with plans for more” though it has already been spotted on some UK accounts.

People can pick up to four pronouns, from a selection chosen by the social network.

Users are able to request other pronouns that do not already appear as an option via a form on Instagram’s help page.

‘We’ll continue to update the list of terms over time, so that more people around the world can share their pronouns more easily,’ Instagram said.

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It is also possible to make pronouns only visible to those who follow the account.

Vishal Shah, the platform’s vice president of product, added: ‘It’s another way to express yourself on Instagram and we’ve seen a lot of people adding pronouns already, so hopefully this makes it even easier.’

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