Telegram Tips

Edit Sent Media. Re-crop, re-decorate or replace photos and videos in any chat.

You can also add or change captions – and just like edited messages, media will display an edited label.

To edit media sent without a caption on Android, tap the empty space next to the message.

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Media Editor: Soften Skin. Smooth skin tones to give even the most rugged dwarves an elvish glow 😇

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Send Media When Online. In the media editor, photos and videos can also be set to deliver as soon as your recipient comes online.

This option only appears if the user allows you to see their Last Seen time.

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YouTube Timestamps. Writing a timecode like 0:02 in messages or replies opens YouTube links and Telegram videos to that exact moment.

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Slow Mode. Group admins can enable slow mode in chat – setting a timer for how often each member can send a message.

Admins are not affected by the timer, and slow mode can be modified at any time from the group’s Permissions page.

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Format Text. Select text in messages or captions to add hyperlinks and change its format – or use markdown shortcuts like **bold** __italic__ ||spoiler|| and ~~strikethrough~~

On Desktop, you can also use `monospace` and ```code``` shortcuts.

On MIUI devices, tap ➕ in the top-right corner to show the formatting options.

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Transfer Ownership. Give ownership of your group or channel to one of its admins by enabling all rights for that admin.

(Remain Anonymous can be either disabled or enabled)

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Passcode Lock. You can add a local passcode to your mobile or desktop app, which is required to open the chat list and see your messages.

To add a passcode, go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Passcode Lock. You can set the app to automatically lock after a certain amount of time, and can manually lock the app by tapping the 🔓 icon in your chat list.

If supported by your device, you can also enable fingerprint or face unlock, in addition to the numerical code. For extra security, you can also enable a Two-Step Verification Password – which is required each time you log in to your Telegram account.

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Granular Privacy Settings. Users have complete control of their overall visibility – able to choose who can see their phone number, profile photo and more in Settings > Privacy and Security.

In addition to broad categories like My Contacts and Nobody, you can add exceptions for individual users and entire group chats – your settings will adjust automatically as people join or leave the group.

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Default Browser. Choose whether to open links with Telegram’s in-app browser, or your device’s default browser in Settings > Chat Settings.

On iOS, go to Settings > Data and Storage > Open Links In – and choose any of your browser apps.

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User Bios. In Settings, add a personal description that will appear as bio text when users open your profile from chats.

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Games. Bots can function as entire gaming platforms – hosting single or multiplayer games that let you challenge your friends and compete for the high score.

Check out @GameBot and @Gamee for some examples.

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Anonymous Admins. Enable Remain Anonymous to make an admin invisible. These admins can’t be seen in the list of members and their messages are sent with the group name and photo instead of their own.

Users in public chats can also post anonymously, sending messages as one of their public channels.

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Inline Bots. Many bots support inline requests – so anyone can quickly access them in any chat.

Send images, articles, videos and GIFs by typing @bing, @wiki, @youtube or @gif in the message bar, along with a search term.

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Export Chat History. Use Telegram Desktop to make an offline reference copy of single chats or your entire account, including messages and media.

To export an individual chat’s history, in the chat click ➕ > Export Chat History.

To export several chats at once, go to Settings > Advanced > Export Telegram Data.

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Auto-Remove Cached Media. Cached media can be automatically removed from your local storage – with separate settings for Private Chats, Groups and Channels.

Like other settings, you can add exceptions for individual chats – so their cached media is cleared after a different period or never removed.

All media stays in your chats, ready to be re-downloaded at any time. To manage your storage settings and cached media, go to Settings > Data and Storage > Storage Usage.

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Quick Share Arrows. Instantly forward posts in channels to multiple chats – with an optional comment.

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Twitch Stream Support. Open your favorite streams in Picture-in-Picture mode, so you can chat while you watch 🍿

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Voice Messages. Tap the 2X button to change your playback speed, or slide across the message and jump to a specific spot.

Hold to record your message and release to send it. Swipe up to lock recording and go hands-free, which also lets you preview the message. Tap the microphone icon to switch to video recording.

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