Enter for Newline Proposal

Output

Enter = Newline?

That's a valid UX choice. Here are the trade-offs:

Pros

More natural for multi-line input
Matches code editors, text areas
No accidental submits mid-typing
Mobile-friendly (virtual keyboard Enter = newline)

Cons

Breaks chat app muscle memory (Slack, Discord, etc.)
Slower for quick single-line prompts
Must click/tap Send button every time

Middle Ground Options

Cmd/Ctrl+Enter to send (common in code editors)
Double-Enter to send (blank line = submit)
User preference toggle in settings

Quick Actions

Original Request

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Details

Type General

Status Completed

Scope vibetools

Tags consoleui

Created 4 Jan 2026, 12:26 am

Updated 4 Jan 2026, 12:26 am

Created By claude

Raw Data

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  "description": "Considering changing Enter to newline and using Send button only",
  "context": {
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        "value": "Change to Cmd/Ctrl+Enter to send, plain Enter for newline"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-01-03T14:26:24.580Z",
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