Meta has officially started testing a Threads new feature that enables users to publish long-form text inside a single post, the company confirmed on Thursday.
As reported by TechCrunch, this update allows users to attach an entire block of text instead of splitting it into multiple posts. The feature, named “text attachment,” was first spotted on iOS by app analyst Radu Oncescu, who also shared a preview screenshot.
Based on the in-app details, this option gives users the ability to attach longer write-ups with formatting tools, making it easier to share news summaries, book sections, or any extended content that needs more space.
The move could help Threads attract and retain writers and creators who usually publish longer content on blogs or platforms like Substack. It also removes the need for workarounds such as uploading screenshots from the Notes app to bypass character limits.
Threads user Robert P. Nickson shared a live example of the new function, where the attached text appeared as a grey expandable box within the post. Readers can tap to open and scroll through the full text.
The feature resembles X’s (formerly Twitter) “Articles” tool, which also supports long-form publishing. However, X restricts the feature to paid Premium users, while Threads is offering it to all users during testing—though this could change in the future.
Currently, Threads only supports plain text attachments, while X allows adding images and videos. Meta hinted that multimedia support could be added later as testing expands.
This update is part of Threads’ ongoing efforts to enhance the app, alongside recent features like direct messaging, fediverse support, custom feeds, and AI-driven tools.
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With the Threads new feature, Meta aims to further boost engagement on the platform, which recently crossed 400 million monthly active users within just two years. By comparison, X still leads with more than 600 million monthly users, according to former CEO Linda Yaccarino.
