[FEATURE] Ability to add newlines to messages in claude code by hitting shift enter just like in all chat systems.
Resolved 💬 3 comments Opened Apr 19, 2026 by fredcooke Closed Apr 19, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing requests and this feature hasn't been requested yet
- [x] This is a single feature request (not multiple features)
Problem Statement
I often hit shift enter to add a newline for my own readability and wind up sending half finished messages to claude causing server requests and wasted resources then esc/ctrl c and write more etc. It'd be great if that worked so I could format things in a clear way even if it only matters to me reading it
Proposed Solution
Add newline to prompt text without sending / submitting when shift is depressed and enter pressed.
Alternative Solutions
Introduce a configurable delay between enter and trying to action the request remotely so it can be intercepted without sending traffic and wasting energy/water.
Priority
Medium - Would be very helpful
Feature Category
CLI commands and flags
Use Case Example
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Additional Context
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