What Do Icons and Symbols Mean on Telegram

I came across some new icons and symbols while using Telegram recently. So I thought it was time to update this guide on Telegram icons and symbols and their meanings. Let’s go through the UI quickly and look at all the icons and symbols in Telegram.

Telegram DMs and Group Icons Meaning

Here are icons and symbols you may encounter when you are messaging someone on Telegram one to one or in a group:

Note:In WhatsApp, the grey double-check icon means the message was sent, and the blue double-check icon means the message was read. Telegram works a little differently where double-check icon color doesn’t change color. No ‘delivered’ status icon because you can use Telegram on multiple devices immediately. We have a separate guide forWhatsApp icons and symbols.

Apart from the above, you may encounter some other icons occasionally.

Did You Know:you may bothsync and export contacts from Telegram?

Telegram Chat Screen Symbols

How to check seen time of the message sent on Telegram?

Tap and hold on the message to check the Read time and date.

What if the message is sent but the recipient chooses not to read my message? How do I know?

Again, you will only see a single check and there is no way to find out.

Pro Tip:You can copyTelegram profile links, group and channel links, and even link to the messages sent by someone easily. Learn how right now.

Gaurav Bidasaria

Gaurav is an editor here at TechWiser but also contributes as a writer. He has more than 10 years of experience as a writer and has written how-to guides, comparisons, listicles, and in-depth explainers on Windows, Android, web, and cloud apps, and the Apple ecosystem.

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What Do Icons and Symbols Mean on Telegram