How To Prevent ChatGPT From Sending a Prompt When You Hit The Return Key

How To Prevent ChatGPT From Sending a Prompt When You Hit The Return Key

Accidentally sending prompts early in ChatGPT? This simple Chrome extension fixes it—and boosts your workflow instantly. A quick win for everyday GPT users.

I’m about to show you the simplest, most useful ChatGPT tip out there—call me out in this post on LinkedIn if I’m wrong.

You’re here in ChatGPT, and you're trying to craft that perfect prompt. You’re typing away. Thinking about how to word it just right.

And then—bam—you accidentally hit the return key. Your prompt gets sent... before it’s even finished.

Now you’re frustrated. You’ve lost your train of thought.

Maybe I’m the only one this happens to. But if it’s you too, feel free to back me up in the comment section on LinkedIn.

Here’s the fix. It's so simple, I can’t even take credit for it—I’m just the messenger.

Head over to the Chrome Web Store and search: ChatGPT Enter Control.

Install the extension. Refresh your browser. Boom.

Now when you hit return, it adds a new paragraph instead of sending your prompt early.

Might not be the most advanced ChatGPT productivity tip, but it seriously improves your everyday workflow if you're using ChatGPT regularly—especially for writing, brainstorming, or building prompts.

I’ve got more practical tips like this. Let me know if you want to see them.

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