Slack is a powerful tool that teams use to communicate and collaborate. One of the many features it offers is the quick transmission of messages by merely hitting the Enter key. While this seems advantageous, it can also lead to premature message sending before you’ve finished typing. But did you know there’s a way to hit Enter in Slack without sending your message? Yes, there is! Let’s see how.
The Shift + Enter Shortcut
The quickest way of doing this is by using the Shift + Enter shortcut. To create a new line in your message without sending it, type your text and when you need to go to the next line, simply press Shift + Enter instead of just Enter. This will start a new line in your message box, allowing you to carry on with your message without sending it.
Changing Message Input Settings
There’s also another more permanent solution. Slack allows you to change your Message Input settings so that hitting Enter won’t automatically send your message. To do this:
- Click on your name in the top left corner of the Slack interface.
- Then go to Preferences.
- From there, navigate to Messages & media.
- In the ‘When writing a message’ section, check the box that says ‘Press Enter to send messages.’
With this box unchecked, you will have to manually click the ‘Send’ button or use the Ctrl + Enter shortcut to send your messages. It’s a small change, but it can make a big difference to your Slack experience.
Conclusion
So there you have it, a couple of easy ways to hit Enter in Slack without sending your message. Whether you’re simply typing out a longer message or if you find yourself accidentally hitting Enter too often, these tips can help you get your message across the way you intend.
