Interactive Lists (List Button)
Interactive lists allow you to display an organized menu with up to 10 selectable options, ideal for product catalogs, service menus, or structured navigation.
Command Format
#List|Title|Description|Button text|Option*Description*ID/...
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Main list title | "Today's Menu" |
| Description | Descriptive text | "Choose an option" |
| Button text | Button label that opens the list | "View Menu" |
| Option | Option name | "Pizza" |
| Description | Detail for each option | "Cheese pizza" |
| ID | Unique identifier | "id1" |
Separators
- Use
*to separate: OptionDescriptionID - Use
/to separate different options
Practical Example
#List|Today's Menu|Choose an option|View Menu|Pizza*Cheese pizza*id1/Juice*Orange juice*id2/Dessert*Caramel pudding*id3
Use Cases
Restaurant - Full Menu
#List|Restaurant Menu|Select your favorite dish|View Options|Appetizer*Caesar Salad*ent1/Main Course*Steak with Fries*pp1/Drink*Natural Juice*bev1/Dessert*Tiramisu*des1
E-commerce - Categories
#List|Available Categories|Explore our store|View Categories|Electronics*Phones, tablets and more*cat1/Fashion*Clothes and accessories*cat2/Home*Decoration and furniture*cat3/Sports*Fitness equipment*cat4/Books*Month's best sellers*cat5
Limitations
Important
- Maximum 10 options per list
- Works only in private chats (not in groups)
- Each option can have:
- Title (max. ~24 characters)
- Description (max. ~72 characters)
- Unique ID for identification
List vs Reply Buttons
| Feature | List | Reply Buttons |
|---|---|---|
| Options | Up to 10 | Up to 3 |
| Visual space | Compact | Larger |
| Descriptions | Included | Not available |
| Best for | Many options | Few options |
| Display | Dropdown menu | Direct buttons |
Command Generator
Create your interactive lists easily: