I’m creating a Telegram bot that’s kind of like a poll. I want to show answer choices as buttons. But here’s the problem: some of my choices are pretty long, like 10 words or more. When I try to use these as button text, Telegram cuts out the middle and puts dots there instead.
For example, if I use this text:
We have the capacity to receive messages from the stars and the songs of the night winds.
It ends up looking like this on the button:
We have the capacity to ... of the night winds.
This isn’t great because users can’t see the full text. Does anyone know a way to fix this? Is there some trick to make Telegram show the whole text on the button? Or maybe a different approach I could try? Any help would be awesome!
I’ve faced this issue before, and it can be tricky. One workaround I found is to use inline keyboards instead of regular ones. With inline keyboards, you can create a button that, when clicked, sends the full text as a message or displays it in a pop-up.
Another approach is to break down your long text into multiple shorter buttons. This way, users can see the complete options spread across several buttons. It’s not ideal, but it preserves the full text.
If you’re set on using single buttons, consider abbreviating or rephrasing your options to fit within Telegram’s character limit. It’s not perfect, but it might be necessary for some cases.
Lastly, you could use a numbered or lettered system where the buttons show brief identifiers, and the full text is displayed elsewhere in the message body. This keeps buttons concise while providing all the information.
hey, i’ve had this issue too. what about using emojis or short codes on buttons? like ‘’ for stars message and ‘’ for night winds. then show full text when clicked. keeps it neat but still gives all info. just an idea, might work for ya!
Having worked on Telegram bots, I can say this is a common challenge. One effective solution I’ve implemented is using a two-step approach. First, display shortened versions or keywords on the buttons. Then, when a user clicks, show the full text in a follow-up message or a detailed view.
Another method that’s worked well is utilizing Telegram’s callback_data feature. You can store the full text in the callback data and retrieve it when the button is pressed. This way, you maintain the compact button appearance while still having access to the complete information.
If these don’t suit your needs, consider redesigning your poll format. Perhaps break it into multiple choice questions or use a conversational flow instead of long options. It might improve user experience overall.
’ for stars message and ‘
’ for night winds. then show full text when clicked. keeps it neat but still gives all info. just an idea, might work for ya!