How to Hit Enter Without Sending a Message on Facebook Messenger
Navigate to Facebook in your web browser., Click Messenger., Click a conversation. , Enter text into the message field. , Hold ⇧ Shift and press ↵ Enter.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Navigate to Facebook in your web browser.
Enter your username and password and click Log in. -
Step 2: Click Messenger.
This is in the left panel under your profile picture. ,,, The typing cursor will move to the next line without sending the message.
This also works for the chat windows on the main Facebook page.
Although it was once supported, you can no longer change the default action for hitting enter when sending messages.
When using the Messenger mobile app, the Enter or Return key will automatically start a new line without sending the message, because there is a separate Send button. -
Step 3: Click a conversation.
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Step 4: Enter text into the message field.
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Step 5: Hold ⇧ Shift and press ↵ Enter.
Detailed Guide
Enter your username and password and click Log in.
This is in the left panel under your profile picture. ,,, The typing cursor will move to the next line without sending the message.
This also works for the chat windows on the main Facebook page.
Although it was once supported, you can no longer change the default action for hitting enter when sending messages.
When using the Messenger mobile app, the Enter or Return key will automatically start a new line without sending the message, because there is a separate Send button.
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