Facebook now tests animated text in Stories. This feature makes words move on screen. The company wants Stories to feel more fun and personal. Some users see this test right now.
(Facebook Tests Animated Text in Stories)
The animation happens when people add text to their Stories. Letters can bounce, fade, or slide. Facebook wants users to express themselves differently. The company thinks moving text helps with this. Stories are short photos and videos that disappear after 24 hours. Adding text lets people write captions or messages. Animated text gives more creative options.
Facebook shared examples of the moving words. The text moves in simple ways. It does not distract from the photo or video. People can choose different animation styles. The test is small. Only some users in certain places have it. Facebook gathers feedback. They want to know if people like it. The company will decide later if everyone gets it.
A Facebook spokesperson talked about the test. “We always try new things in Stories,” they said. “Animated text is one idea. We want to see if it makes sharing better. We listen to what people tell us.” This test follows other Story updates. Facebook added music and polls recently. The company keeps changing Stories. They compete with apps like Snapchat and Instagram. Instagram also has Stories. Instagram is owned by Facebook.
(Facebook Tests Animated Text in Stories)
Facebook tests many features. Not all tests become permanent. The company needs user feedback. This helps them decide. The animated text test is active for a limited group. Facebook did not say when it might expand. People in the test see the option when typing. They can pick an animation style easily. The feature works on phones.