Dear OpenAI Support Team,
I hope this message finds you well.
I would like to suggest an important feature enhancement for the ChatGPT interface. Currently, pressing the Enter key immediately sends a message. However, many users are accustomed to using Enter for line breaks in other applications (such as word processors, text editors, and email clients). This often leads to messages being sent prematurely before they are fully composed, causing unnecessary disruptions and wasted time.
Suggested Feature:
An optional setting to disable sending messages with the Enter key and instead require Shift + Enter (or another combination) for message submission.
Problems with the Current Setup:
- Accidental Message Sending: Users frequently hit “Enter” out of habit when trying to create a new line, sending incomplete messages.
- Loss of Efficiency: Users have to rewrite or send multiple follow-up messages due to premature submission.
- Inconsistency with Other Applications: Many platforms (e.g., Google Docs, Notion, and email clients) allow line breaks with “Enter” and require an explicit action (e.g., clicking a send button) to submit.
Benefits of This Feature:
Better User Experience: Users can compose messages more carefully without the risk of premature submission.
Increased Efficiency: Reduces the need for follow-up messages due to incomplete thoughts.
Customization & Flexibility: Gives users control over their preferred method of interaction.
This small addition would greatly enhance the usability of ChatGPT, especially for users who engage in detailed discussions, write code, or draft long-form messages.
I appreciate your time and consideration of this request. Looking forward to your response!
Best regards,