Text messaging on iPad
Is there any way to turn off the Return key as a signal to send your text messages and only send the text when you press the blue send arrow?
iPad Air, iPadOS 15
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Hi Twinsis41,
Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.
To send a text on iPad or iPhone, choose the blue up arrow. Using the return key will move the cursor down in the message field.
"You can send a text message to one or more people to start a conversation.
- Tap
at the top of the screen to start a new message, or tap an existing message. 
- Enter the phone number, contact name, or Apple ID of each recipient. Or, tap
, then choose contacts. - Tap the text field, type your message, then tap
to send.
- A blue send button indicates the message will be sent with iMessage; a green send button indicates the message will be sent with SMS/MMS, or your cellular service.
- An alert
appears if a message can’t be sent. Tap the alert to try sending the message again."
You can see these details in Send and receive messages on iPad.
Regards.