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Callback Query
A Telegram Bot API event fired when a user taps an inline-keyboard button with callback_data. The bot receives the user, original message reference and the callback_data string (≤64 bytes), then typically updates the message in-place via answerCallbackQuery + editMessageText. Callback-driven UX makes bots feel snappy — no command-typing, no chat-bloat from each interaction.
Related terms
- Telegram BotAn automated account on Telegram that can receive messages and commands and respond programmatically. Bots are a common CTA target
- Inline KeyboardA grid of buttons attached directly to a bot's message (not the chat's reply area). Each button either fires a callback_query hand
- Deep LinkA URL that opens a specific screen or action inside an app rather than its landing page. Telegram deep links use the `tg://` schem
Cite this entry
Telegram Ads Spy (2026). "Callback Query" in Telegram Ads glossary. https://tgadsspy.com/info/callback-query
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