Threads rolls out 3 handy new features

Threads is getting a trio of new features.

On Wednesday, Meta owner Mark Zuckerberg took to the platform to announce the updates, which include the ability to add custom alt text, a new mention button, and the ability to share Threads posts to Instagram DMs.

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Given that Threads was sorely lacking in accessibility features when it launched, the ability to customise alt text will be a welcome addition. In order to add this, users can tap on a photo or video after starting a post and then tap the "Alt" button that appears. Although it appears that the Mention button hasn't rolled out for everyone at the time of writing, users can share a Thread to an Instagram DM by tapping the paper plane icon and then tapping Send on Instagram.

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Although Threads has been steadily adding new features — including a Following feed! — since its launch, there are still plenty of things missing. The comments below Zuckerberg's update are filled with requests for features like hashtags, direct messaging, and a search function, none of which Threads currently has.

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