Use Message Reactions in Telegram on Mobile or Desktop
Here’s how to add emoji reactions to messages in the Telegram app on your mobile or desktop. Ensure the app has been updated to its latest version before proceeding with the steps. Do note that Telegram will notify your contact when you send a message reaction.
Step 1: Open Telegram on your iPhone or Android phone.
Step 2: Open the chat in which you want to send the message reaction.
Step 3: Long-press on the message and tap on the emoji to send your reaction.
The message reaction will be visible below the sender’s message. Alternatively, you can double-tap on a message to quickly share your emoji reaction.
You can get more options for emojis by tapping the arrow icon next to the default options. If you scroll down, you can even download new emoji packs to react to your Telegram messages.
To remove a message reaction, tap on your emoji reaction again below the sender’s message.
How to Change Quick Reaction Emoji in Telegram on Mobile or Desktop
Since you can quickly share a message reaction in Telegram, here’s how you can customize your quick reaction on your mobile or desktop app.
Step 1: Open Telegram on your iPhone or Android.
Step 2: Tap on Settings.
Step 3: Select Appearance (iPhone) or select Chat Settings (Android).
Step 4: Choose Stickers and Emoji > Quick Reaction.
You can now select your default quick reactions. This is helpful, especially when you want to like or unlike messages on Telegram.
Tip: You can refer to our post to know more about how to schedule messages on Telegram on mobile and desktop.
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Last updated on 07 August, 2024
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