Shift+Enter
Updated: 05/01/2023 by Computer Hope
Shift+Enter is a keyboard shortcut to create a soft break instead of a new paragraph.
How to use the Shift+Enter keyboard shortcut
To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Shift, and while continuing to hold, press the Enter key.
Shift+Enter in most text programs
Pressing Shift+Enter in Microsoft Word, Open Office Writer and other text editors creates a soft break instead of a new paragraph.
Related keyboard shortcuts and keys
Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.