Formatting Telegram messages
Using MarkdownV2 in Telegram Messages with Flows
Overview
MarkdownV2 is a formatting option supported by Telegram that allows you to add bold, italics, links, emojis, and structured text to your messages. When using Telegram within Flows, you can leverage MarkdownV2 to enhance the appearance of messages sent to users or groups.
Example MarkdownV2 Message in Flows
Here’s an example of how to format a message in Flows using dynamic variables from an incoming Telegram webhook:
Hi *{{message.from.first_name}}*,\n thank you for engaging in our *{{message.reply_to_message.forum_topic_created.name}}* topic in *{{message.chat.title}}* forum\\.\n If you require assistance, please contact us through our [help center](https://help.flows.world) for the quickest response 🚀
MarkdownV2 Formatting Guide
| Format | Example | Renders As |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | *Bold Text* | Bold Text |
| Italic | _Italic Text_ | Italic Text |
Code | `Inline Code` | Inline Code |
| Link | [Clickable Text](https://example.com) | Clickable Text |
| Line Breaks | \n | (New Line) |
Escaping . | \\. | . |
Escaping Special Characters
MarkdownV2 requires special characters to be escaped:
Special Characters That Need Escaping:
* _ [ ] ( ) ~ > # + - = | { } . !
Example of Escaped Message in Flows:
"Hi *{{message.from.first_name}}*,\n Welcome to *our forum\\!* You can learn more in our [Help Center](https://support.spree.com/hc/en-us)\\.
Use \\ before any special character to prevent issues with MarkdownV2 rendering.
Final Tips
✅ Escape special characters
✅ Use \n for line breaks and \\* to escape * symbols as well as punctuation.
✅ Test messages in a test Group in Telegram first
By following this guide, you can create beautifully formatted Telegram messages in Flows using MarkdownV2! 🚀