How to Use Message Reactions in Telegram

With the introduction of Message Reactions a few days ago, WhatsApp users can now respond to messages with appropriate emojis. Although Telegram and other instant messaging applications already have the capability, WhatsApp may benefit from adding message reactions as well.

If you use Telegram and aren't familiar with using the message reactions, you're missing out on a fantastic tool. The emoji reaction feature was first added to Telegram in 2021, and it is currently accessible to all users.

The only thing left to do is update Telegram to the most recent version available from the Google Play Store. Emoji reactions are enabled by default for both individual and group chats. Therefore, read the instructions through to the finish if you wish to use Reactions in Telegram for Android.

This post will walk readers through the process of responding to Telegram conversations using animated emoticons. The instructions are simple to follow; just do as stated.

1) How to Respond to Messages on Telegram

You must use this procedure in order to respond to messages on Telegram. Reactions to messages are possible in private chats. The administrators of groups and channels choose whether to activate the reactions.

1. First, head to the Google Play Store and update the Telegram app for Android.

2. Once updated, open the Telegram app and the chat containing the message you want to react to.

3. To react to the message, tap on the message once to open the Reactions panel.

4. Once done, choose the emoji that represents your reaction.

5. The reaction you have selected will appear beneath your chosen message.

This is how you can react to messages in Telegram.

2) How to Set Quick Reaction emoji

Telegram also allows you to send a quick reaction to a message. For that, you need to select your default Reaction emoji first. Here’s what you need to do.

1. First of all, open the Telegram app on your Android. Next, tap on the hamburger menu in the top-left corner.

2. On the side menu, tap on the Settings.

3. On the Settings page, scroll down and tap the Chat Settings.

4. On the Chat Settings page, scroll down and tap on Quick Reactions.

5. Now select the reaction that you want to set as default.

6. Once done, open the chat containing the message you want to react to. To use the Quick Reaction feature, just double tap on the message.

 Double tapping on the message will send a quick reaction. You are done.

3) How to Use Message Reactions in Telegram Desktop

Like the mobile apps, the Telegram Desktop client also allows you to use the message reactions feature. Here’s how you can use the Message Reactions on the Telegram desktop.

1. Launch the desktop version of the Telegram app.

2. Click on the message to which you wish to respond with an emoji.

3. To share your response, right-click on the message and choose your emoji.

4. To view all of the emoji reactions, click the down arrow button.

This is how Telegram's desktop version's Message Reactions work.

That concludes the topic of using emojis to respond to Telegram messages on an Android device. Group and channel messages cannot be replied to if the reaction option has been disabled by the admins.