Alternatively referred to as Control Enter and C-Enter, Ctrl+Enter is a shortcut key that varies depending on the program. For example, in Microsoft Word this shortcut creates a page break.
- Computer keyboard shortcuts.
30 keyboard shortcuts Mac users need to know This collection of keyboard shortcuts for macOS can help users get the most from their iMacs, MacBook Pro and MacBook laptops. Mac shortcut for line feed: Control + Option + Return or Control + Command + Return; In Excel 365 for Mac, you can also use Option + Return. Option is the equivalent of the Alt key on Windows, so it seems the original Windows shortcut (Alt + Enter) now works for Mac too. If it does not work for you, then try the traditional Mac shortcuts above. A clear list of over 200 Excel shortcuts for both Windows and Mac, side-by-side. Windows shortcuts in dark gray on the left, Mac shortcuts in white on the right.
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How to use the Ctrl+Enter
To use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Enter, press and hold either Ctrl key on the keyboard and while continuing to hold, press the Enter key with either hand.
NoteOn Apple computer keyboards, the Ctrl key is labeled as 'control.'
Ctrl+Enter in an Internet browser
All major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, IE, Opera) pressing Ctrl+Enter while typing in an URL (address) autocompletes the address. For example, in the address bar if you type 'computerhope' and then do the Ctrl+Enter shortcut the address becomes 'www.computerhope.com' and open the Computer Hope website in the current tab.
NoteThis keyboard shortcut only works for .com addresses.
Ctrl+Enter in Microsoft Excel
In Microsoft Excel, pressing Ctrl+Enter fills the selected cells with the current entry.
Ctrl+Enter in Google Sheets
When editing a cell in Google Sheets, pressing Ctrl+Enter creates a new line in the same cell. When cells are highlighted, fills selected cells with the contents of a cell.
Ctrl+Enter in Outlook
In Microsoft Outlook, press Ctrl+Enter to send the e-mail you're composing.
Ctrl+Enter in Word and other word processors
Ctrl End On Mac For Excel
In Microsoft Word and other word processor programs, pressing Ctrl+Enter adds a page break at the cursors current position instead of a new paragraph.
Related keyboard shortcuts
Below are links to related keyboard key and keyboard shortcut pages.
Save Workbook
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Ctrl Functions In Excel
- Computer keyboard shortcuts.
Ctrl, Home key, Keyboard terms, Shortcut key