How To Use Telegram Message Reactions On Mobile And Desktop?
To use message reactions on Telegram for both mobile and desktop, follow these steps:
Mobile:
- Open the Telegram app on your Android or iOS device.
- Choose the chat containing the message you wish to react to.
- On Android:
- Long-press on the message to reveal the reaction interface.
- Double-tap a message for a quick reaction using your default emoji.
- Tap the arrow icon to view more emojis and select one.
- Remove your reaction by tapping again on the emoji below the message.
To change the default quick reaction on Android:
Tap the hamburger menu icon (three lines at the top-right).
Select Settings > Chat Settings > Stickers and Emoji.
Tap on Quick Reaction to select your desired emoji.
On iOS:
- Double-tap a message to react with your default emoji.
- Press and hold the message to view more emojis and select one.
- Tap the emoji you've sent to remove your reaction.
To change the default quick reaction on iOS:
Go to Settings > Appearance (or Messages on some iOS versions) > Stickers and Emoji > Quick Reaction.
Desktop:
- Open the Telegram app on your Mac or Windows PC.
- Navigate to the chat containing the message you wish to react to.
- Right-click on the message and select the emoji to share your reaction.
- Click the arrow icon to view more emoji reactions.
- Long-press a message to quickly share your reaction emoji.
To change the default quick reaction on desktop:
- On Mac: Click the Settings icon at the bottom-left corner. Go to Stickers and Emoji.
- On Windows: Click the hamburger menu, select Settings, then go to Stickers and Emoji.
- Choose Quick Reaction and select your preferred default emoji.
Remember that reactions are always on in private chats but may be managed by group admins in public groups and channels. Some ways to make Telegram safer include using secret chats for extra privacy or applying message spoilers (hiding a part of the message until revealed) for safer sharing.