The fastest way to copy an Instagram comment
On Instagram's mobile app, press and hold the comment text until a menu appears, then tap Copy. On a computer browser, right-click the comment and select Copy from the menu. The comment text goes into your device's clipboard — you can then paste it anywhere: into a message, a note app, an email, or another social media post.
This works for comments you wrote and comments other people wrote. Instagram doesn't notify the original commenter when you copy their text, and there's no limit to how many comments you can copy in one session.
The copy function is built into Instagram itself, so you don't need any special app or tool. The steps are the same whether the comment is on a photo, a video, a Reel, or a carousel post.
Key Takeaways
- Hold down a comment on mobile or right-click on desktop to see the copy option in a menu.
- Copied text goes to your clipboard and can be pasted into messages, notes, or other apps.
- Instagram does not tell the original commenter that you copied their text.
- You can copy comments from anyone — your own or other people's — without restrictions.
- The copy function works the same way on photos, videos, Reels, and carousel posts.
Copying a comment on the Instagram mobile app
Open the Instagram app and find the post with the comment you want to copy. Tap the comment to view it in full if it's long, or locate it in the comment thread. Press and hold your finger on the comment text itself — not on the person's name or profile picture, but on the actual words of the comment.
A menu will pop up with several options. Tap Copy. The text is now in your clipboard. You can paste it when ready into another app, or leave it there and paste it later — it will stay in your clipboard until you copy something else.
If you don't see a copy option, make sure you're pressing and holding the comment text long enough for the menu to appear. A quick tap won't trigger it. If the menu appears but shows different options, you may have tapped on a different element like a like button or reply option.
Copying a comment on Instagram's website
Go to Instagram.com in your web browser and find the post with the comment. Locate the comment in the thread below the post. Move your mouse over the comment text and right-click. A context menu will appear with several options, including Copy.
Click Copy and the comment text enters your clipboard. You can then paste it into a text editor, email, document, or any other process on your computer. The process is the same as copying text anywhere else on the web.
If right-clicking doesn't show a copy option, try clicking directly on the comment text first to make sure it's selected, then right-click again. Some browsers may also let you triple-click the comment to select all the text, then use Ctrl+C (Windows) or Command+C (Mac) to copy.
What happens after you copy a comment
Once you copy a comment, it stays in your device's clipboard until you copy something else. You can paste it as many times as you want during that time. On mobile, open any app with a text field — Messages, Notes, email, another social media app — tap in the text box, and tap Paste. On desktop, click in a text field and press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac).
The person who wrote the original comment will not receive a notification that you copied it. Instagram does not track or report copying activity. The comment remains on the original post unchanged, and copying it does not remove it or affect it in any way.
Copying longer or multi-line comments
If a comment is very long, Instagram may truncate it with a "more" link. Tap or click more to expand the full comment before copying, so you get all the text. Once expanded, follow the same copy steps: hold and tap on mobile, or right-click on desktop.
Some comments contain line breaks or special formatting. When you copy the text, the line breaks will copy as well, so the pasted comment will look similar to the original. If you paste into a platform that doesn't support the same formatting, the text may appear differently, but the words themselves will be intact.
Why you might want to copy a comment
People copy comments for many reasons: to share a funny or meaningful response with a friend, to save a useful tip or recommendation, to quote someone in a message or post, or to keep a record of something important someone said. Copying is faster than taking a screenshot and doesn't require you to share the entire post or image.
You might also copy a comment to paste it into a note-taking app so you can refer back to it later, or to include it in a document or email. Since copying doesn't notify anyone or leave a trace, it's a private way to save or share text from Instagram.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the person who wrote the comment know I copied it?
No. Instagram does not send notifications when someone copies a comment, and there is no way for the original commenter to see that you copied their text. Copying is completely private.
Can I copy comments from private accounts?
Yes, if you follow the account and can see the post, you can copy the comments on it the same way. If the account is private and you don't follow them, you won't be able to see their posts or comments to copy them.
What if the copy option doesn't appear?
Make sure you're pressing and holding (mobile) or right-clicking (desktop) directly on the comment text, not on the name or profile picture. If the menu still doesn't appear, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the app. Some older devices or browsers may have compatibility issues.
Can I copy my own comments the same way?
Yes. The copy function works exactly the same for comments you wrote as for comments from other people. You can copy, edit, or delete your own comments using the menu that appears when you hold or right-click them.
Does copying a comment remove it from the original post?
No. Copying a comment does not affect the original post or comment in any way. The comment stays where it is, and you straightforward have a copy of the text in your clipboard to paste elsewhere.