Configure send message keys

By default, the Enter key adds a new line to your message, and Ctrl + Enter sends your message.

This is convenient for typing multi-line messages, which are more common in Zulip than in most other chat products. However, you can also configure Zulip so that the Enter key sends your message.

Tip: Shift + Enter always adds a new line, regardless of whether Enter to send is enabled.

Configure send message keys

Via compose box

1. Open the compose box.
2. Click on the ellipsis () in the bottom right corner of the compose box, next to the Send () button.
3. Toggle your preferred option for Press … to send.

Via personal settings

1. Go to Preferences.
2. Under General, toggle Enter sends when composing a message.

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