Threads now lets you scribble on top of other users’ posts

Threads is including a brand new function that lets customers get a little bit extra inventive in remixing posts from different individuals. The app now has a “markup” device that permits customers to scribble on prime of posts they need to reshare, Adam Mosseri shared in .

Markup talents seem within the menu for quoting and reposting. However as an alternative of merely quoting a publish, it launches an enhancing device the place you possibly can add highlights, arrows or doodles on prime of a screenshot of the publish. Mosseri mentioned the function is meant “so you possibly can add your inventive take” on posts, however the instruments are pretty restricted for now. You may solely add yellow highlights or purple arrows and doodles, although Mosseri mentioned there can be “extra to return quickly” from Meta.

A Threads spokesperson confirms that the function will perform equally to cite posts in that the unique consumer is notified if somebody chooses to mark up their publish. You may also use the “who can reply and quote” setting to disable markups by yourself posts.

The app can be making two different options it’s already previewed official: and . The options will seemingly be significantly helpful for manufacturers, creators and others who handle an expert presence on the positioning, which has to date lacked most of the extra superior business-focused instruments Meta’s different platforms have. Each may additionally come in useful ought to Meta start to to Threads, a transfer that’s reportedly within the works for the start of 2025.