Twitter has announced that its latest feature - Notes - is a new way to let users “write longer”. Here is everything you need to know aboutTwitter Notes, including how to get started creating one if you have access to the feature. We’ve also included live examples of how Notes look on Twitter right now.
What are Twitter Notes?
Twitter announced Notes - a new long-form blogging feature - in a tweet, complete with shared two separate GIFs that show how the feature works on mobile and on the web. You can see those below:
For users in countries where Twitter is testing Notes, Twitter said you’ll see “Note cards” in your Home timeline if you’re following someone participating in the test (or if someone you follow retweets, quote tweets, or shares a link to a Note). you’re able to interact with a Note tweet in the same way you would with a regular tweet. However, it is not possible to react to or reply to a Note’s article itself.
How do Twitter Notes work?
Twitter Notes is not yet available to everyone. When it does roll out more broadly, it might look and work differently than it did when Twitter first announced it.
Start writing notes
Yes, you’re able to edit it after it has been published. But readers will be able to tell that a Note has been edited by an edited label at the top.
Share notes
Is there a word or character limit?
A title is limited to 100 characters, and the body of a Note is limited to 2,500 words.
Want to see examples of Twitter Notes?
Some people have already published Notes on Twitter. These appear as long-form text posts with tweets, videos, and images. Below are some examples:
Who can create Twitter Notes?
As of June 2022, Twitter is testing Notes with a limited group of users in the US, UK, Canada, and Ghana. It plans to gradually expand the number of people.
As of June 2022, Twitter said people “in most countries” will be able to read Notes whether or not they use Twitter.
