How to Use Polls in Telegram

Summary: Telegram's polling feature allows users to easily create and participate in polls, ensures anonymity, and displays results in real-time. This article will outline how to use this feature.

Overview of Telegram's Polling Feature

Telegram has introduced a powerful polling feature, allowing users to create and participate in polls. All polls are anonymous, ensuring voter information remains private. Both poll creators and participants will find the experience convenient and straightforward.

Features for Creators

As a poll creator, you can:

1. Create new polls
2. Stop a poll by long-pressing or right-clicking
3. Withdraw a poll and restart it by long-pressing or right-clicking

Features for Participants

Users participating in polls can:

1. Easily vote by tapping an option
2. Withdraw their vote and re-vote by long-pressing or right-clicking

How to Create a Poll

You can create a poll on different platforms by following these steps:

• Telegram iOS: Tap the paperclip icon in the bottom left, then select 'Poll'.
• Telegram/Telegram X Android: Tap the paperclip icon in the bottom right, then select 'Poll'.
• Telegram macOS: Hover over the paperclip icon in the bottom left, then select 'Poll'.
• Windows/macOS/Linux Desktop: Click the '≡' (hamburger) menu in the top left, then select 'Create poll'.

Important Notes

If you cannot see the 'Poll' feature, or receive a message stating 'Your current Telegram version cannot display such messages', please ensure your app is updated to the latest version.

By following the steps above, you can easily utilise Telegram's polling feature to enhance group interaction and engagement.