You may have dabbled withhandy third-party apps for Redditto ease your browsing and posting experience. However,Reddit’s paid API has caused turmoil for many third-party apps, even causing some to shut down completely. But if you haven’t moved on from the most popular platform for social news and discussion aggregation, you may need to relearn Reddit’s essential posting etiquette tools, such as spoiler tagging your Reddit posts and comments.
Below, we walk you through a tutorial on spoiler marking images, text, and new posts using the Reddit app and website on yourtrusty Android tablet, phone, and desktop PC.
How to add spoiler tags using the Reddit mobile app
Before proceeding to the steps, ensure you have downloaded and installed the Reddit app. If you need the app on your device, we included the widget below this section. These steps are applicable to Android and iOS.
How to make a spoiler tag post on mobile
Depending on the type of post, you’re able to mark an entire post as a spoiler, which hides a preview of all text, images, and links embedded into your Reddit post. Keep reading below to learn how.
How to make a spoiler tag Reddit comment on mobile
The only way to add a spoiler tag to a Reddit comment is to use the Markdown Mode method (utilizing formatting elements). This method allows you to block out part of your comment or the entire post.
How to add spoiler tags using a desktop web browser
Spoiler tags aren’t exclusively available on the Reddit app. It is possible to add tags while browsing Reddit.com. We include the steps to hide text and images using your PC. We use Google Chrome in the example below.
How to spoiler tag a new post on PC
Like mobile, you can hide a preview of your entire post’s contents. See the steps below.
How to make a spoiler tag Reddit comment on a PC
You can mark spoilers using the built-in Spoiler button or formatting with a virtual language. We include steps and notes for both.
Selecting theMarkdown Modebutton opens another editor. Type>!insert spoiler here! in this box to spoiler-tag any part of the text.
Following social etiquette goes a long way on Reddit
Marking spoilers on Reddit is only one step of the way to gaining upvotes. Like social media, you must learn the ins and outs of every community and club you join. Most moderators pin the rules or send guidelines before joining. But, for now, keep familiarizing yourself with good posting practices to preventyour Reddit accountfrom being banned or having your karma tank. Many Reddit users will thank you later.
