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title: "Element Library of InStory"
slug: "element-library-of-instory"
tags: ["add elements to instory", "instory element library", "instory poll"]
updated: 2026-01-07T07:17:54Z
published: 2026-01-07T07:17:54Z
canonical: "academy.insiderone.com/element-library-of-instory"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://academy.insiderone.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Element Library of InStory

InStory Element Library provides a range of elements you can add to your stories to create more engaging experiences for your website visitors.![](https://cdn.document360.io/c6df4583-da94-4cb2-bb8a-be0cbdd11109/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%20at%20Sep%2015%2015-16-15(1).png)

1. [Create](/docs/create-a-web-instory-campaign) your **InStory** campaign as usual and select your InStory template in the Design step.
2. Click the story that you want to edit.
3. Click **Add Elements** on the toolbar at the top of the page.
4. You can add text, stickers, an emoji slider, a poll, or a countdown timer. Select the element you want to add and place it.

## Elements Library

### Text

You can click your text element to add new text. The right menu allows you to customize its [style](https://academy.useinsider.com/docs/template-text-settings) (font size, color, and alignment). You can also delete it by clicking the icon next to it.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c6df4583-da94-4cb2-bb8a-be0cbdd11109/Images/Documentation/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-15%20at%2015.19.58.png)

### Countdown

You can customize the look of your countdown timer using the style options on the right menu.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c6df4583-da94-4cb2-bb8a-be0cbdd11109/Images/Documentation/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-15%20at%2015.23.21.png)

- You can align its position using [Responsive Positioning](/v1/docs/using-responsive-positioning).
- You can configure your timer with [Countdown Settings](/v1/docs/user-guides-experiences-optimize-countdown-settings).
- The timer will not start on the design page until you test your campaign in **Active** or **Test** status.
- You can add an **After Finish Text** to display when the countdown ends.

### Sticker

You can change your sticker using [Background Settings](/v1/docs/background-settings) and align its placement using [Responsive Positioning](/v1/docs/using-responsive-positioning).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c6df4583-da94-4cb2-bb8a-be0cbdd11109/Images/Documentation/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-15%20at%2015.24.34.png)

### Emoji Survey

You can use emoji sliders on your stories to interact with your users. In the right menu, you can select emojis, upload your own, or configure the text style.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c6df4583-da94-4cb2-bb8a-be0cbdd11109/Images/Documentation/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-15%20at%2015.26.22.png)

### Poll

You can ask your users a question with answer options or offer them options. You can configure its settings in the right menu, and you can add links to answer buttons to direct your users to a specific page.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/c6df4583-da94-4cb2-bb8a-be0cbdd11109/Images/Documentation/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-15%20at%2015.28.03.png)

## Related

- [InStory Analytics](/instory-analytics.md)
- [Create a Web InStory Campaign](/create-a-web-instory-campaign.md)
- [Create a Mobile InStory Campaign](/create-a-mobile-instory-campaign.md)