I’m working on a PHP bot and want to include 4-bit emojis in the keyboard layout. While I have no issues inserting 3-bit emojis, like using 2b50 for a medium star, I need assistance with implementing 4-bit emojis. Here’s an example URL I used to send a message to Telegram:
https://api.telegram.org/bot<bot_token>/sendMessage?chat_id=<chat_id>&text=Ciao+Andrea!&reply_markup={%22keyboard%22%3A[[%22⭐+TEST%22%2C%22%2FTEST+0%22]%2C[%22%2FTest2%22%2C%22test3%22]]%2C%22resize_keyboard%22%3Atrue%2C%22one_time_keyboard%22%3Atrue}
Could someone guide me on how to make 4-bit emojis work?
hey there! are you sure you’re using correct unicode sequence for 4-bit emojis? Just check if the unicode mathces with what telegram can display. Sometimes it helps to first test them out directly in a message, then swap them into the keyboard layout. cheers!
When working with 4-bit emojis, it’s often necessary to ensure that you’re handling the correct Unicode representation since these characters can be more complex than their 3-bit counterparts. A good place to start is by using the actual UTF-8 hex encoding in your code. You can find Unicode for 4-bit emojis by referring to the official Unicode chart or various online converters to find the hexadecimal representation, similar to how you handle the 3-bit emojis. After getting the correct 4-digit Unicode (like U+1F600 for example), you’ll need to properly encode this value into its equivalent byte sequence in your PHP code. Ensure your source code and any data handling is UTF-8 compatible. Consider testing with a basic PHP script to confirm the emoji appears correctly before integrating it into your Telegram bot’s keyboard layout.
One thing to consider for implementing 4-bit emojis in your Telegram bot is ensuring that your PHP environment and configurations handle UTF-8 encoding correctly, which is crucial for emojis beyond the basic 3-bit range. Double-check your bot script to include correct encoding functions when outputting these emojis.
Sometimes, using tools like json_encode in PHP can help ensure that the Unicode strings are correctly formatted and compatible with Telegram’s API. Also, make sure your web server and database (if you use one) are set to support UTF-8, as mishandling can result in unexpected characters being displayed. Try testing each emoji in a separate script to verify that the encoding and transmissions are correct before embedding them in your bot’s keyboard setup.