check before: 2026-02-01
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Microsoft Graph, Purview Data Loss Prevention, Teams
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Developer, Linux, Mac, Online, US Instances, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Teams will add a setting allowing users to choose whether pressing Enter sends a message or starts a new line (with Ctrl/Cmd+Enter to send). This update rolls out from late February to mid-March 2026 for Desktop and Web, requires no admin action, and includes contextual hints.
Details:
Updated February 3, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[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 late February 2026 (previously early February) and complete by end of February 2026 (previously mid-February).
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout will begin in late February 2026 (previously mid-February) and complete by end of February 2026 (previously late February).
General Availability (GCCH, DoD): Rollout will begin in early March 2026 and complete by mid-March 2026.
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2026-01-14
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2026-02-04
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Teams is introducing a feature allowing users to choose whether pressing Enter sends a message or starts a new line, available on Desktop and Web versions between February and March 2026, with settings found under Settings > Chats and channels.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Change
Users may accidentally send messages instead of creating a new line, leading to incomplete thoughts being shared in chats.
- roles: End Users, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=537279
Increased Support Queries
Helpdesk may receive an influx of support requests from users confused about the new setting and its implications on message sending behavior.
- roles: Helpdesk Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=537279
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-04 | MC Messages | [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. | Updated February 3, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[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 late February 2026 (previously early February) and complete by end of February 2026 (previously mid-February). General Availability (Worldwide, GCC): Rollout will begin in late February 2026 (previously mid-February) and complete by end of February 2026 (previously late February). General Availability (GCCH, DoD): Rollout will begin in early March 2026 and complete by mid-March 2026. |
| 2026-02-04 | MC Title | Microsoft Teams: Choose your "Enter" key behavior in Teams Chat Settings | (Updated) Microsoft Teams: Choose your "Enter" key behavior in Teams Chat Settings |
| 2026-02-04 | MC Last Updated | 01/14/2026 03:09:13 | 2026-02-03T17:15:08Z |
| 2026-02-04 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact |
| 2026-02-04 | MC 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. | Microsoft Teams will add a setting allowing users to choose whether pressing Enter sends a message or starts a new line (with Ctrl/Cmd+Enter to send). This update rolls out from late February to mid-March 2026 for Desktop and Web, requires no admin action, and includes contextual hints. |
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