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Summary
Microsoft Teams will add a per-user setting allowing users to choose if pressing Enter sends a message (default) or starts a new line (with Ctrl/Cmd + Enter to send). Shift + Enter always inserts a new line. This applies to Desktop and Web, rolling out February–March 2026, with no admin action needed.
Details
Introduction
We’re adding a new setting in Microsoft Teams for Desktop and Web that lets users select what happens when they press Enter while composing a message. This update responds to customer feedback for more control and helps prevent accidental message sends. It also aligns Teams with behavior in other messaging apps, creating a familiar and predictable compose experience.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 537279.
When this will happen:
- Targeted Release: Rollout will begin in early February 2026 and complete by mid-February 2026.
- General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout will begin in mid-February 2026 and complete by late February 2026.
- General Availability (GCCH, DoD): Rollout will begin in early March 2026 and complete by mid-March 2026.
How this affects your organization:
Who is affected: All users of Microsoft Teams for Desktop and Web.
What will happen:
- A new setting will appear under Settings > Chats and channels: “When writing a message, press Enter to…â€
- Users can select:
- Send the message (default for all users)
- Start a new line (to send, press Ctrl + Enter or Cmd + Enter)
- Teams will show contextual hints near the compose box to remind users of the current behavior.
- Additional behavior:
- Shift + Enter will always insert a new line.
- Teams will show contextual hints near the compose box to remind users of the current behavior.
- Applies only to Desktop and Web.
- This setting is per-user and will roam across devices.
- There is no admin control, policy, or Graph API configuration.
What you can do to prepare:
No admin action is required.
- Notify your helpdesk that users will see a new setting affecting how messages are sent.
- Update any internal documentation that references Teams compose behavior.
- Share this explanation with users: “Teams now lets you select whether Enter sends your message or creates a new line. The default is ‘Press Enter to send.’ You can change this in Settings > Chats and channels.â€
There are no changes to Data Loss Prevention (DLP), compliance boundaries, or message retention.
Compliance considerations:
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.