How to use the Spoiler tag in Telegram

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Although relatively new, Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps out there. This is not a surprise, as the app offers numerous interesting and convenient features, such as spoiler tags. These tags allow users to avoid spoilers related to TV shows, movies, games, etc. If you are interested in learning how to use spoiler tags on Telegram, you have come to the right place. This article will discuss how to do this on both the desktop and mobile versions.

How to use spoiler tags in Telegram on PC

Telegram’s new spoiler feature lets you avoid juicy details about your favorite TV show or movie. Of course, this is a two-way street. If you are discussing the content in a Telegram group, you should redact spoilers for the sake of others.

Those who like to use Telegram on their computer should follow these steps to use spoiler tags:

1. Open the Telegram application.
   
2. Go to the group or channel where you want to send a message that contains spoilers.
   
3. Type your message in the field and select the words you want to hide.
   
4. The right button of the mouse on the selected words and choose Format from the menu that appears on the screen.
   
5. Select Spoilers.
   
6. Press Get into to send the message.
   

Selected words will appear grayed out on Windows computers and crossed out on Macs. Once you master spoiler tags, you can simplify the process. Use the Ctrl + Shift + P on Windows computers and Cmd + Shift + P on Mac to apply spoiler formatting.

How to use spoiler tags in Telegram on an iPhone

If you are using Telegram on your iPhone, you’ll be happy to know that you can use spoiler tags. While accessing them requires only a few steps, you have to be very careful not to miss a word or two since you’ll have to long-press on the text.

Follow the instructions below to use spoiler tags on Telegram on your iPhone:

1. Open the Telegram application.
   
2. Find the group or channel you want to send a message to with spoiler tags.
   
3. Enter the message in the field and long press the words you want to cover. This step requires precision as you don’t want to miss certain words.
   
4. The Telegram format menu will appear automatically. Select bYoYou.
   
5. Choose Revelation.
   
6. press the blue Arrow to send the message and it will display as a grainy cloud.
   

How to use spoiler tags in Telegram on an Android device

Telegram has made its spoiler tag feature available on all platforms, including Android. If you have an Android device and want to use spoiler tags, here’s what you need to do:

1. Start the Telegram application.
   
2. Enter the group or channel where you want to post a message that contains spoilers.
   
3. Type the entire message and select the words you want to hide. Be careful, as it is easy to forget a word or two.
   
4. The built-in format menu will appear. Choose Revelation.
   
5. Tap on the submit button and the formatted words will appear as a grainy cloud.
   

How to use spoiler tags in Telegram on an iPad

Telegram spoiler tag feature is available for all iPad users. Here’s how to use this valuable option:

1. Open the Telegram application.
   
2. Find the channel or group where you want to send a message with spoiler tags.
   
3. Type the message you want to send and use your finger to select the words you want to hide. Double check to make sure you have selected the correct words.
   
4. Choose bYoYou from the menu that appears on the screen.
   
5. Select Revelation.
   
6. Tap on the blue Arrow to send your message and the selected text will appear as a grainy cloud.
   

Frequent questions

Can others see my message when they receive a notification about it?

When you use the spoiler format, it is immediately applied to notifications. So you don’t have to worry about other users seeing the uncensored content of the notification.

How can I see a spoiler message on Telegram?

If someone used spoiler formatting for a TV show or movie that you’re not particularly interested in, you can simply remove the formatting. All you need to do is tap or click on the message to reveal the hidden text.

What can I do if I accidentally reveal a message that contains spoilers?

Since you can view a spoiler message with just a tap or click, many people do this by accident. Unfortunately, Telegram currently no longer has the option to hide text. However, you can leave and return to the group or channel and the format will be reset.

Escape from spoilers on Telegram

If you haven’t had a chance to watch the most recent episodes of your favorite TV show or the latest hot movie, you’ll want to stay away from spoilers. This can be difficult unless you decide to forget about the Internet altogether. Fortunately, Telegram has the spoiler tag option, so you can enjoy the app without worrying about reading something you don’t want to know yet.

How many times have you come across spoilers online? Are you careful when discussing the latest TV shows and movies on the Internet? Tell us in the comments p below.