How to Send Code Snippets on Telegram: Quick Guide

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Trying to send a code snippet to someone over Telegram? You can easily send code examples by using the backtick ` markdown character. This wikiHow guide shows you how to send preformatted code in a Telegram message on a Windows or macOS computer.

Sending Code on Telegram

  • Type ``` at the beginning and end of the code text to format it as a code snippet.
  • This will maintain the code's formatting, which is great for sending code examples.
  • Alternatively, use Formatting > Monospace to format the code as monospace font.

Steps

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  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/31\/Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Typing this syntax in your Telegram chat will allow you to format text as a code snippet. To keep the code in an easy-to-read format, you'll need to add three ` (backticks) at its beginning and end. There's no need to add a space. [1]
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/40\/Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-2-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/40\/Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-2-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    To do so:
    • Press Ctrl + C (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd + C (macOS) to copy a highlighted section of code.
    • Switch to the Telegram chat you want to paste the code into.
    • Press Ctrl + V (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd + V (macOS). This pastes the copied code into the typing area.
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  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/6\/69\/Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/6\/69\/Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You should now have a set of three backticks at both ends of the code. [2]
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/32\/Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-8.jpg\/v4-460px-Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-8.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/32\/Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-8.jpg\/v4-728px-Send-Code-on-Telegram-Step-8.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The code will now appear in the conversation in its original format.
    • As an alternative to using backticks, you can format the text as monospace, a popular font style for code. Note that this won't preserve the code's indent formatting. To make Telegram text monospace:
      • Highlight the code.
      • Select Formatting > Monospace .
      • Or, press Ctrl + ⇧ Shift + M (Windows) or ⌘ Cmd + ⇧ Shift + M (macOS).
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      References

      1. ↑ https://core.telegram.org/api/entities
      2. ↑ https://core.telegram.org/api/entities

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      1. Copy the code.
      2. Open Telegram .
      3. Select a conversation.
      4. Click the Write a message box.
      5. Type ``` .
      6. Paste the code.
      7. Type ``` .
      8. Press Enter or Return .

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