Why it matters
Enter to send changes how the message editor behaves. Setting it correctly helps users avoid sending messages too early and makes longer replies easier to write.
Key Concepts
Enter to send: A Preferences setting that sends a message when Enter is pressed.
Line break: A new line inside a draft message. When Enter to send is enabled, use Shift and Enter to insert a line break.
Preferences: The Settings area where each user controls personal interface and inbox behavior.
Step-by-Step: Change Enter to send
Open Settings from the sidebar.
Select Preferences.
Find Enter to send under inbox settings.
Turn Enter to send on if pressing Enter should send the message.
Turn Enter to send off if pressing Enter should create a new line.
Return to the inbox and test the message editor behavior with a draft.
Tips and Best Practices
Turn Enter to send on for short chat-style replies.
Turn Enter to send off if you often write multi-line messages.
Use Shift and Enter for a line break when Enter to send is enabled.
Pair this setting with your Preferred channel so new messages start from the right channel.
Troubleshooting
Issue | Possible Cause | Fix |
A message sends before it is ready | Enter to send is enabled | Turn Enter to send off in Settings > Preferences |
Enter creates a line break instead of sending | Enter to send is disabled | Turn Enter to send on in Settings > Preferences |
A line break is needed while Enter to send is enabled | Enter is reserved for sending | Press Shift and Enter to insert a new line |