How to make iPad return key insert paragraphs like iPhone?

When texting on iPad, the "return key" causes message to be sent. When texting on iPhone, "return key" inserts paragraph spacing. How do I get the iPad "return key" to work like iPhone "return key" when texting?



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Original Title: Inserting paragraph when texting on iPad.

iPad Air, iPadOS 18

Posted on Jun 21, 2025 11:25 AM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2025 6:42 AM

When using the iPad's on-screen touch keyboard with the Messages App, the return key creates a new paragraph; tapping the blue arrow will send the message.


By contrast, if using an external keyboard with iPad, the return key of the hardware keyboard will send the massage as you observe. This behaviour is not configurable in iPad settings.

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Jun 24, 2025 6:42 AM in response to nltr

When using the iPad's on-screen touch keyboard with the Messages App, the return key creates a new paragraph; tapping the blue arrow will send the message.


By contrast, if using an external keyboard with iPad, the return key of the hardware keyboard will send the massage as you observe. This behaviour is not configurable in iPad settings.

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