Hey everyone,
I’m having trouble with my Telegram bot searches. Before, I could easily find files by adding the format at the end of my search term. For example, typing ‘book pdf’ would give me only PDF results.
But now, it seems like this method isn’t working anymore. When I try to search for a specific file type, I get a mix of all kinds of results instead of just the format I want.
Did Telegram change how this works? Is there a new way to filter search results by file type in bots? Or am I doing something wrong?
I’d really appreciate any help or tips on how to make my searches more specific again. Thanks in advance!
hey mate, i’ve noticed that too. it’s been frustrating lately! have you tried using the file: prefix before the type? like ‘file:pdf book’ instead of ‘book pdf’. that seemed to work for me on some bots, but not all. might be worth a shot!
I’ve been dealing with this issue too, and it’s been a real pain. What’s worked for me is using quotation marks around the file type, like “book.pdf” instead of just book pdf. It’s not perfect, but it’s helped narrow things down a bit.
Another trick I’ve found useful is to search for the file extension in the document name. So instead of just searching for ‘pdf’, try searching for ‘.pdf’ (with the dot). This tends to catch more actual file names.
If those don’t work, you might want to check if the bot you’re using has any specific commands for file type searches. Some bots have their own syntax that’s different from the standard Telegram search. It might be worth asking in the bot’s support channel if they have one.
I’ve encountered this issue as well. From what I’ve gathered, Telegram has indeed made changes to their search functionality. One workaround I’ve found effective is using the ‘filetype:’ operator before the file extension. For instance, try ‘filetype:pdf book’ instead of ‘book pdf’. This seems to yield more accurate results in most bots I’ve tested.
Additionally, some bots now offer advanced search options or dedicated commands for file type filtering. It might be worth checking if the specific bot you’re using has such features. If all else fails, you could consider reaching out to the bot developer for guidance on their current search implementation.