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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.
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![Step 1 Type ```.]()
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] -
![Step 2 Copy and paste the code after the backticks.]()
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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![Step 3 Type ```.]()
Type ```. You should now have a set of three backticks at both ends of the code.[2] -
![Step 4 Press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return.]()
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).
- 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:
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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.
