5 Easy Steps to Have Invisible Highlight Names on Instagram

A step-by-step guide to removing Instagram Highlight names and setting a blank space

Co-authored by A.J. Aldana and Rain Kengly

Last Updated: November 25, 2025

You can use a special Unicode character to make your Highlight names appear invisible. Keep in mind that Instagram may update and remove this trick in the future. Here's how to get a blank Highlight name on Instagram.

Things You Should Know

To have a blank Highlight name on Instagram, copy and paste the code " " into the Name field.
This is a special Unicode character that appears invisible.
If you don't add any characters to a Highlight name, Instagram will automatically name it for you.

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Open the Instagram app. This looks like a camera with a multicolored background. Log into your account if you aren't already.
- You can also use Instagram in a web browser at https://www.instagram.com/.
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Post or edit a Highlight. Highlights are curated Stories you can display on your profile until you manually remove them.^{[1]
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- To add a new Highlight, navigate to your profile page. Tap the + icon.
- To edit an existing Highlight, tap the Highlight, and then tap •••. Tap Edit Highlight.
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Copy ‎ . This is a special blank Unicode character.
- If you're using a mobile device, tap and hold the character, and then tap Copy.
- If you're using a computer, highlight the character with your mouse. Press CTRL + C (Windows) or CMD + C (Mac) to copy.
- Alternatively, you can visit this website and click or tap the Copy to clipboard button.^{[2]
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If you just leave it blank, Instagram will automatically input the name Highlights. When the code is pasted into the field, it will be recognized as its own character.
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Tap Done. This is in the top-right corner.
- The Instagram Highlight name will now be invisible.
- You can also use this trick to change your display name on Instagram.

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How can I make my Instagram name blank?

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There are several invisible character tools you can use to turn your username into a blank username.

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