The fastest way to copy an Instagram comment
On both iPhone and Android, press and hold the comment text until a menu appears, then tap Copy. On a computer, right-click the comment and select Copy from the menu. The text goes to your clipboard and you can paste it anywhere — into a message, a note, another app, or a new comment of your own.
This works for comments you wrote and comments from other people. Instagram does not restrict copying; the feature is built into the app and works the same way as copying text anywhere else on your phone or computer. The copied text is private to your device — the person who wrote the comment will not know you copied it unless you paste it somewhere they can see.
Key Takeaways
- Press and hold a comment on your phone until a menu appears, then tap Copy to send the text to your clipboard.
- On a computer, right-click the comment and select Copy from the context menu.
- You can copy comments from anyone — your own posts, other people's posts, or replies in a thread.
- Once copied, paste the text into messages, notes, comments, or any other app that accepts text input.
- The original comment stays on Instagram unchanged, and the person who wrote it receives no notification that you copied it.
Copying comments on iPhone
Open the Instagram app and find the comment you want to copy. It can be on your own post, someone else's post, or anywhere in a comment thread. Press your finger on the comment text and hold it there for about one second until a menu pops up above the comment.
The menu will show several options. Tap Copy — it is usually near the top of the list. The comment text is now in your clipboard. You can paste it by opening any app that accepts text (Messages, Notes, Gmail, another Instagram comment, etc.), pressing and holding where you want the text, and tapping Paste.
If the menu does not appear on your first try, make sure you are pressing directly on the comment text itself, not on the username, timestamp, or white space around it. A slightly longer press sometimes helps if the app is slow to respond.
Copying comments on Android
The process on Android is identical to iPhone. Open Instagram, find the comment, and press and hold the comment text until a menu appears. Tap Copy from the options shown.
The comment is now copied to your clipboard. To paste it, open the app or text field where you want it, press and hold, and tap Paste. Some Android keyboards also show a paste suggestion at the top of the keyboard — you can tap that instead of the hold-and-paste method.
The hold-and-press method works the same way on both phones because Instagram uses the operating system's built-in copy function rather than its own custom tool. This means the behavior is consistent whether you are using a Samsung, Google Pixel, or any other Android phone.
Copying comments on a computer
Go to Instagram.com in your web browser and find the comment you want to copy. Right-click directly on the comment text. A context menu will appear with several options, including Copy.
Click Copy and the text goes to your clipboard. You can then paste it into an email, document, message, or anywhere else by pressing Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac). This method works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and any other modern browser.
If you are using Instagram in a browser on a tablet or mobile device, the right-click method may not work the same way. In that case, switch back to the press-and-hold method used in the app, or use your computer instead for more reliable copying.
What happens when you copy a comment
Copying a comment copies only the text — not the username, timestamp, or any formatting. If the comment contains an emoji or special characters, those copy along with the text exactly as they appear.
The person who wrote the comment does not get a notification that you copied it. Copying is invisible to them. They would only know if you paste the comment somewhere they can see it, like in a reply, a message, or a post of your own.
When you copy a comment, it replaces whatever was previously in your clipboard. If you had copied something else earlier — a link, a photo caption, a phone number — that previous copy is gone. Only the most recent copy stays in your clipboard until you copy something new.
Pasting a copied comment
Once you have copied a comment, you can paste it almost anywhere. In Instagram itself, you can paste it into a reply, a new comment on a different post, or a direct message. Outside Instagram, you can paste it into Notes, Messages, email, documents, or any other app that accepts text input.
On iPhone and Android, open the text field where you want the comment, press and hold, and tap Paste. On a computer, click in the text field and press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Command+V (Mac). The pasted text will appear exactly as it was copied, including any emojis or line breaks.
If you want to paste the same comment multiple times, you only need to copy it once. Your clipboard keeps the text until you copy something else, so you can paste it into as many places as you need without going back to copy it again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I copy someone else's comment?
Yes. You can copy any comment on Instagram, whether you wrote it or someone else did. There is no restriction, and the person who wrote it will not be notified that you copied it.
Does copying a comment remove it from Instagram?
No. Copying only puts a duplicate in your clipboard. The original comment stays on the post exactly as it was, and everyone can still see it.
What if the copy option does not appear?
Make sure you are pressing and holding directly on the comment text itself, not on the username or timestamp. If the menu still does not appear, try again with a slightly longer press. On a computer, make sure you are right-clicking on the comment, not on empty space nearby.
Can I copy multiple comments at once?
No. You can only copy one comment at a time. Copy the first comment, paste it somewhere, then go back and copy the next one if you need it.
Will the comment stay in my clipboard if I close the app?
Yes. Your clipboard is separate from the Instagram app, so closing Instagram does not erase what you copied. The text stays in your clipboard until you copy something else.