# How to Enter a New Line in Chatgpt Without Sending Prompt

> To enter a new line in ChatGPT without sending your prompt, open a chat, begin your message in the text box, and press Shift and Enter together. Repeat this for additional lines as needed, then press Enter alone to send the completed prompt.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-enter-a-new-line-in-chatgpt-without-sending-prompt/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3d7cab56e05a00fe5053/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Access ChatGPT and open a new chat.
2. Begin your message or prompt in the text box.
3. Press and hold the Shift key on your keyboard and while holding Shift, press Enter to move to a new line.
4. Add more lines as needed using the same method.
5. When done, press Enter without holding Shift to send the prompt.