The message Variable¶

In TBL, message contains only the text of a message.

Example value:
"Hello bot"

How message Works¶

• If the update type is a text message, message contains that text
• If the update is not a text message, message is null

This means:

• Text message → message has value
• Photo, sticker, button, webhook, etc. → message is null

Important Notes¶

• message contains text only
• It does not include media or metadata
• It exists only during command execution

For simple bots, message is the easiest way to read user input.