Return Key

Changing the RETURN key to function between “send” or “return” help!

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Sep 21, 2022 11:49 AM

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Phil0124

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Posted on Sep 21, 2022 1:02 PM

Press and hold the option key while hitting return to get a new line, instead of sending the message.

There is no way to change this behavior.

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Phil0124

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Sep 21, 2022 1:02 PM in response to Lisaaw4

Press and hold the option key while hitting return to get a new line, instead of sending the message.

There is no way to change this behavior.

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Lisaaw4 Author

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Sep 21, 2022 1:49 PM in response to Phil0124

Thank you! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Tryng to do this on my Ipad, Mac & Ipad drove me crazy! Each device has a different command to return/send. I appreciate your fast response! 🤩

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