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When I hit the return button in messages and messenger, it sends the message instead of creating a new paragraph. Can I change this so it doesn’t occur?

When using the magic keyboard, if I use the return button it sends a message rather than starting a new paragraph. Can I change this?

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on May 16, 2021 2:41 PM

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Hello Mydokken,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.


We understand that when in Messages and using your Magic Keyboard, when using the "Return" key, the message sends, rather than starting a new paragraph. This is how it is expected to behave in Messages. The Return key will send the message. If you want to instead insert a new paragraph, you will need to press "Option + Return".


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Posted on May 17, 2021 11:18 AM

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May 17, 2021 11:18 AM in response to Mydokken

Hello Mydokken,


Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.


We understand that when in Messages and using your Magic Keyboard, when using the "Return" key, the message sends, rather than starting a new paragraph. This is how it is expected to behave in Messages. The Return key will send the message. If you want to instead insert a new paragraph, you will need to press "Option + Return".


Best regards.

When I hit the return button in messages and messenger, it sends the message instead of creating a new paragraph. Can I change this so it doesn’t occur?

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