Telegram releases poll feature in conversations; learn how to use

Telegram has gained the ability to create polls in groups and channels. The feature, available on Android and iPhone (iOS) phones, is ideal for planning and making travel decisions and get-togethers with your friends, for example. Initially, the votes are confidential and not the creator of the vote can find out who voted for the alternatives. In the future, the company will allow to set up polls with non-anonymous votes. Remember that the novelty is not found in rival WhatsApp.

In the following tutorial, check out how to create polls in Telegram groups. The feature is known to Instagram users and has been available on the social network since October 2017. The procedure for the Russian messenger was performed on an iPhone 8 with iOS 12, but the tips are also valid for users of devices with Google system. To use the feature, you need to have the latest version of the app installed on your phone - learn how to upgrade.

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Step 1. In the Telegram, open the group in which you want to create the poll and touch the paper clips icon. Then go to "Poll";

Add poll to a group on Telegram

Step 2. Write your question and add the answer options - at most 10. After that, touch "Send" in the upper right corner of the screen. You and the other members of the group can vote in the poll by tapping on the desired option;

Write the question and add the options in the Telegram

Step 3. To finalize the vote, keep your finger on the poll and tap "Stop Poll". Finally, select "Stop Poll" to confirm.

Finish the poll on Telegram

Ready. Take advantage of tips to create group polls with your friends on Telegram.

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