Handling inline keyboard button clicks in Python Telegram bot

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Hey folks! I’m working on a Telegram bot using Python and I’m stuck with handling inline keyboard button presses. My code works fine until the user hits an inline keyboard button. Here’s a snippet of what I’ve got:

def handle_update(update):
    if 'callback_query' in update:
        query = update['callback_query']
        data = query['data']
        if data == '1':
            # Handle button press
            send_message(query['message']['chat']['id'], 'You pressed the button!')
    elif 'message' in update:
        # Handle regular messages
        process_message(update['message'])

# Main bot loop
while True:
    updates = get_updates()
    for update in updates:
        handle_update(update)

I’m trying to make it respond when the user presses the ‘Next’ button (with callback_data ‘1’). Right now, nothing happens when it’s clicked. I know I should be tracking the callback query somehow, but I’m not sure how to do it properly with my current setup.

Any ideas on what I’m doing wrong or how to fix this? Thanks in advance for your help!

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I’ve dealt with this exact issue before, and it can be frustrating. The key is to properly acknowledge the callback query before sending any messages. Here’s what worked for me:

First, make sure you’re using the latest version of python-telegram-bot. Then, modify your handle_update function like this:

async def handle_update(update, context):
if update.callback_query:
query = update.callback_query
await query.answer()
if query.data == ‘1’:
await query.edit_message_text(‘You pressed the Next button!’)
elif update.message:
await process_message(update.message, context)

The await query.answer() line is crucial - it tells Telegram you’ve received the callback. Without it, the user might see a loading icon forever.

Also, consider using the ApplicationBuilder and add_handler methods for a more robust setup. It’ll make your life easier as your bot grows more complex.

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hey mate, i ran into this issue too. make sure you’re answering the callback query before sending any messages. try adding this line right after you get the query data:

await bot.answer_callback_query(query.id)

that should fix it. good luck with your bot!