Customize chat list gestures in Telegram

Robert Haba
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They’re useful for triaging messages and reminders that you don’t want or need to focus on, whether they’re used for navigating the operating system as implemented in Android 10 or for quickly performing tasks in apps like Gmail or Twitter. Swipe gestures are also useful if you, like me, choose to use your phone with one hand. That’s why I was ecstatic when Telegram revealed that users could now customize the swipe gestures available on the messages home screen. If you want to see what choices are open to you and learn how to customize Telegram chat list swipe movements, keep reading!

Customize chat list swipe gestures in Telegram

  1. Open the Telegram app.
  2. Tap on the settings menu in the top left corner (three lines).
  3. Tap on Settings.
  4. Tap on Chat Settings.
  5. Scroll down until you see the Chat list swipe gesture options.
  6. Scroll through the options including Archive, Mute, Delete, Pin, and Read.
  7. Tap to select your preference, and then go back to the app’s home screen.

Now when you go back and swipe on a chat, the new swipe behavior should be reflected.

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Robert Haba is the founder and editor-in-chief of Droid Tools. A lifelong gadget enthusiast with over a decade following the Android ecosystem, he built this publication to cut through the noise and give readers honest, real-world coverage of the tech they actually use.

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