Hey everyone! I’m working on a Telegram bot using PHP and I’m trying to add emojis to the keyboard buttons. I’ve managed to use 3-bit emojis like the medium star (2b50) without any issues. Here’s an example of the URL I’m sending to Telegram:
My question is: how can I include 4-bit emojis in the keyboard? I’m not sure about the correct format or encoding to use. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
I’ve faced a similar challenge when working with Telegram bots. For 4-bit emojis, you need to use the UTF-8 encoding. Instead of using the Unicode escape sequence (\u2b50), try using the actual emoji character directly in your JSON string.
For example, if you want to use the pizza emoji (), you can simply include it like this:
Make sure your PHP file is saved with UTF-8 encoding. Also, when sending the request to the Telegram API, ensure you’re using the correct Content-Type header:
Content-Type: application/json; charset=utf-8
This approach has worked well for me with various emojis. Let me know if you encounter any issues!
I’ve worked extensively with Telegram bots, and here’s what I’ve found works best for incorporating 4-bit emojis into keyboard buttons:
Use the actual emoji characters directly in your JSON string, as UTF-8 is supported. Ensure your PHP file is saved with UTF-8 encoding. When making the API request, set the Content-Type header to ‘application/json; charset=utf-8’.
If you’re having trouble with certain emojis, try using their Unicode escape sequences in the format \uD83C\uDF55 (for the pizza emoji, for example). This method has proven reliable across different environments.
Remember to URL-encode your JSON string before sending it in the API request. This helps prevent any issues with special characters in the URL.
), you can simply include it like this:
Star”,“/RATE”],[“
Call”,“/CONTACT”]]