How do you use stickers on Telegram?

Using stickers on Telegram is quite simple. Here's how you can use stickers in your chats:

### Sending Stickers

1. **Open a Chat**: Open the chat where you want to send a sticker.
2. **Access Stickers**:
   - Tap on the emoji icon located next to the message input field.
   - This will open the sticker panel.
3. **Choose a Sticker**:
   - Browse through the available sticker packs by swiping left or right.
   - Tap on the sticker you want to send. This will immediately send the sticker in the chat.

### Using Keywords

1. **Type Keywords**:
   - You can also type keywords related to emotions or themes directly into the message input field.
   - As you type, Telegram will suggest relevant stickers above the keyboard.
2. **Select a Sticker**:
   - Tap on the suggested sticker to send it in the chat.

### Sticker Shortcuts

1. **Frequently Used Stickers**:
   - Telegram automatically suggests frequently used stickers as shortcuts in the sticker panel.
   - You can tap on these shortcuts to quickly send your favorite stickers without browsing through sticker packs.

### Adding Sticker Packs

1. **Discover Stickers**:
   - If you want to add more sticker packs, tap on the "+" icon in the sticker panel.
   - This will open the sticker store where you can browse through various sticker packs.
2. **Add a Sticker Pack**:
   - Tap on the sticker pack you want to add.
   - Tap on the "Add" button to add the sticker pack to your collection.
   - Once added, you can access the stickers from that pack in the sticker panel.

### Creating Your Own Stickers

1. **Contact @Stickers Bot**:
   - If you want to create your own stickers, you can start by contacting the @Stickers bot on Telegram.
   - Follow the instructions provided by the bot to create and publish your own sticker pack.

### Receiving Stickers

When someone sends you a sticker in a chat, you'll see it displayed in the chat window. You can tap on the sticker to view it in full size. If you like the sticker, you can tap on it again to send a copy of it in the chat.

### Conclusion

Using stickers in Telegram adds fun and expressiveness to your chats. Whether you're sending stickers to convey emotions or just to lighten up the conversation, Telegram offers a wide range of stickers to choose from. Plus, with the ability to create and share your own stickers, you can personalize your chats even further.