iMessage on Mac - change default 'return' key behavior

To get a carriage return in Messages use Option+Return. You can change the Return key to type Option+Return in Messages with the macro app Keyboard Maestro .

You create a special Macro section just for Messages:

and create this macro:

You'll need to use the. Enter key to send the text. If you create the special group for Messages the macro will only work in Messages.

ksteele206 wrote:

I instinctively hit 'return' to start a new section. In iMessage, 'return' sends the message instead of going to the next line. Can I change this behavior?

Yes you can change your behavior...don't hit the Return key.

I don't use Messages on Mac, but I know some API the key combo— Shift Option Return will start a new line break...

report back if that works for you in your app.

you can submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple

Just to clairify, you can't change the behavior. You can use shift return or option return to start a new line or paragraph.

Old Toad wrote:

To get a carriage return in Messages use Option+Return.

As I mentioned above, both option return and shift return work. It's listed in Messages > Help > Messages Help.