How to Send Code Snippets on Telegram: Quick Guide

Format your Telegram message as a code block

Last Updated: March 30, 2023 Tested

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.

Things You Should Know

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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Type ```. 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]
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Research source}^{[2]
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Research source}
2
Copy and paste the code after the backticks. 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
Type ```. You should now have a set of three backticks at both ends of the code.
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Press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return. 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).