[DOCS] Adding New Lines in Claude Code CLI on Windows Terminal
Documentation Type
Incorrect/outdated documentation
Documentation Location
/help command on the CLI to show how to add new line
Section/Topic
Current Claude CLI /help sections
Current Documentation
When I used the /help command in Claude Code CLI, I found
documentation that stated Shift + Enter is the shortcut to add a new line
in the text box.
However, when I tested it, Shift + Enter did not work; it executed my phrase, which was not complete in the chat box. Instead, I discovered that Ctrl + Enter successfully adds a new line.
What's Wrong or Missing?
Key Points:
- Documented shortcut: Shift + Enter (according to /help)
- Actual working shortcut: Ctrl + Enter on the Windows Terminal (Official): Installed from Windows Store
- Environment: Windows Terminal (recently installed)
- Issue: There appears to be a discrepancy between the documentation and
actual functionality
Suggested Improvement
Since I am new to Windows Terminal, this discovery shows the importance
of testing keyboard shortcuts in practice, as the documented behaviour may
differ from the actual implementation.
Impact
Low - Minor confusion or inconvenience
Additional Context
_No response_
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