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How to Use Message Reactions in Telegram: Double-Tap Shortcuts, Reaction Drawers & Group Governance Controls

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How to Use Message Reactions in Telegram: Double-Tap Shortcuts, Reaction Drawers & Group Governance Controls

Express instant feedback without clogging conversation feeds. Master Telegram's rich emoji reaction system: trigger quick double-tap approvals, summon the expanded interactive reaction tray, configure custom quick reactions, and manage group-wide reaction permissions.

add_reaction Official demonstration: Double-tapping a message bubble for instant reaction and long-pressing to open the full animated emoji tray.

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Double-Tap Quick Feedback

Double-tap any speech bubble to instantly dispatch your default reaction (👍 by default) with an explosive particle burst.

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Full Reaction Drawer

Tap once on Android or press and hold on iOS to reveal the full floating tray of expressive animated emojis (❤️, 🔥, 🎉, 🤩).

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Granular Group Filters

Admins can enable all reactions, restrict reactions to professional emojis only, or disable reactions entirely to prevent trolling.

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Configuring Quick Reactions and Group Permissions

Reactions can be personalized for your individual workflow or calibrated across massive supergroups:

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Set Personal Quick Reaction: Go to Settings > Stickers and Emoji > Quick Reaction. Swap the default thumbs-up for a heart, fire, or custom sticker.

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Supergroup Administration: Open Chat Info > Edit > Reactions. Select "All Reactions", "Some Reactions" (curate specific emojis), or turn off entirely.

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Read Receipts & Participant Roster: In small groups, tapping on the reaction counter reveals an itemized list showing exactly which members reacted with which emoji.

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Double-click the message bubble below to trigger quick feedback, or open the reaction drawer to select animated emojis.

💡 Double-click (or tap) the message bubble below to trigger a quick reaction, or choose from the floating tray:

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Official Tip #313: Reactions let communities vote, celebrate, and provide feedback without sending hundreds of "me too" text messages. 🎉

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Supergroup Reaction Policy:

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Why Reactions Transformed Supergroup Community Dynamics

In massive groups containing tens of thousands of participants, uninhibited reaction emojis solve critical messaging clutter:

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Zero Notification Spikes: Reactions do not trigger ping sounds for unmentioned chat members, keeping discussion threads peaceful while still conveying group consensus.

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Instant Polls & Sentiment Feedback: Channel authors can prompt subscribers: "React with 🔥 if you want Part 2!" and gauge real-time audience demand at a glance.

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Synchronized Particle Haptics: Reacting triggers simultaneous haptic vibration pulses and floating particle bursts calibrated to each specific emoji.

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Message Reactions & Community Feedback Reference

A vertical 9:16 architecture roadmap showcasing double-tap gesture shortcuts, interactive reaction drawers, supergroup admin filtering, particle burst physics, and read receipt metrics.

Telegram Message Reactions Infographic

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