{"id":14251,"date":"2023-03-31T17:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T11:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=14251"},"modified":"2024-06-19T17:27:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T11:57:21","slug":"what-to-do-if-the-enter-key-is-not-working-on-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/what-to-do-if-the-enter-key-is-not-working-on-windows\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If the Enter Key Is Not Working on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should you do if the Enter key is not working?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many users have shared their concerns regarding the irresponsive behavior of the Enter key when pressed repeatedly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you want to execute a command or need to change a paragraph while curating a document, the Enter key does it all. But if it stops working, then? How do you plan to get all of these tasks done? More importantly, how do you fix it?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This key on any Windows PC is the most critical. While most of the keys are either value input keys or used in combination, the Enter key has the potential to work as an individual entity and can be used for multiple things. When it stops working for any user, making the most of a PC can become difficult.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, the issue of the Enter key not working can be easily rectified. There are a few ways you can approach the issue and resolve it. Check them out in the next section and fix the error yourself!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why the Enter key does not work on your laptop\/PC?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we discuss the fixes, let&#8217;s examine possible reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have spilled something on your keyboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an issue with the connection or power supply<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are driver issues with the keyboard you are using.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You tried to remap your keyboard, but it malfunctioned.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hardware issues have developed over time due to rough usage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Enter key is no longer responding due to a malware attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are issues with your keyboard connectivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The reasons appear casual but can cause the Enter Key to malfunction in your PC in no time. Even if you are careful while using the keyboard, the issue may arise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-drivers-on-pc\/\">if your PC needs to be updated<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regularly or the keyboard drivers need to be updated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ways to Fix the Enter Key is Not Working Issue on PC<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can try the following practices to rectify the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 1 &#8211; Restart Your Systemf<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you first experience an issue with the Enter key not working, restart your system. Especially if you have Windows updates waiting for a reboot. When your PC has been on for a long time, the input keys like the spacebar and the Enter key often end up misconfiguring themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick restart can refresh these keys and restore their functionality. If you are on a PC, you are advised to shut down the PC and remove the power source for a few minutes. This will remove any misconfigured memory from your system and give it a completely fresh start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using a laptop, long-pressing the power button can help achieve similar results. A quick restart of your system may revive the Enter key on your keyboard, so the method is worth trying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 2 &#8211; Check if the Keyboard is Working on Other Devices<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach only works for desktop computers. If you have a USB keyboard, simply remove it from your system and plug it in on a different one. Then, try using the Enter key on that system. You will soon realize whether the issue lies in the keyboard hardware or your PC\u2019s software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Enter key works fine on a different system, chances are that your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/keyboard-suddenly-stopped-working-how-to-fix\/\">keyboard drivers require a quick update on your PC<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The easiest way to update drivers is to use the best driver updating tool. If the keyboard faces a similar issue on the connected device, the possibility of a malfunctioning keyboard increases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the exact situation is always better, or all your efforts will be useless. Once you have confirmed that your keyboard is working properly with other systems, move on to the subsequent fixes. Otherwise, you should look forward to servicing your keyboard to resolve the hardware issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 3 &#8211; Re-install Your Keyboard to Re-activate the Enter Key<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, when you have used a keyboard for a longer period, you might face an error when the Enter key stops working. It is completely understandable, and there\u2019s nothing to worry about. All you have to do is re-install the device on your system and see if the error is fixed. Here\u2019s how you do it \u2013 <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press Windows + R to open the run search<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In run search, use the command devmgmt.msc\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14252 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/type-command-in-run-search-bar-to-re-install-keyboard.png\" alt=\"type command in run search bar to re-install keyboard\" width=\"449\" height=\"254\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will open your Device Manager.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14253 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/in-Device-Manager-find-keyboard.png\" alt=\"in Device Manager find keyboard\" width=\"512\" height=\"502\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Device Manager, spot the keyboard.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right-click on it, and you will find the option to uninstall.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14254 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/right-click-to-uninstall-keyboard.png\" alt=\"right click to uninstall keyboard\" width=\"485\" height=\"198\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on it, and the Device Manager will uninstall the device.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After uninstalling the device, click the Action tab of your Device Manager.\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14255 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/In-Action-tab-select-scan-for-hardware-changes.png\" alt=\"In Action tab select scan for hardware changes\" width=\"444\" height=\"325\" sizes=\"(max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the Scan for Hardware Changes option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will now be able to see the connected keyboard. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the process ends, check that the Enter key works. If the issue persists, move on to the next fix.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fix 4 &#8211; Install Keyboard Driver Updates<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the keyboard is one of a PC&#8217;s most important input devices, people often forget about the keyboard drivers. Most of the time, the updates are included with the Windows Updates you install. However, sometimes, your keyboard may require manual driver updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-outdated-drivers-in-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Missing drivers is also one of the biggest reasons<\/a> the Enter key stops working on a PC. You can update your keyboard drivers in two ways &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first is the traditional way to go to your device manager and select the keyboard to update drivers using Windows Driver Updater wizard. The process takes ages as it takes longer to finish the update. On the other hand, you can automate the driver update process using the Advanced Driver Updater.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A new-age tool that allows you to update all the outdated drivers on your PC in a single click. Now that is interesting and better, isn\u2019t it? To use the tool and update your keyboard drivers, follow the below steps &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong> &#8211; Download the Advanced Driver Updater on your PC using the link below.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14251,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/14251\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'what-to-do-if-the-enter-key-is-not-working-on-windows', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong> &#8211; Install the software and run it to find the Start Scan Now option on the home screen.<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12497 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/start-scan-with-advanced-driver-updater.png\" alt=\"start scan with advanced driver updater\" width=\"512\" height=\"394\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> Step 3<\/strong> &#8211; Click on the Start Scan Now button, and the software will initiate the search for outdated drivers on your computer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13777 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/scanning-is-in-progress-to-find-outdated-drivers.png\" alt=\"scanning is in progress to find outdated drivers\" width=\"512\" height=\"396\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong> &#8211; Once the search is over, you will see a list of all the outdated devices on your computer, including your keyboard.\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13843 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Click-on-Update-all-to-update-outdated-driver.png\" alt=\"Click on Update all to update outdated driver\" width=\"512\" height=\"396\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong> &#8211; Click the Update All option to update all the selected outdated drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 5 steps can fix almost all the issues related to outdated drivers on your computer. The software is powerful enough to identify outdated drivers and show compatible updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have updated the drivers, give your PC a restart, and you will realize that your keyboard&#8217;s Enter key is working. It is always better to fix the issue than to look for an<\/span> enter key not working alternative<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it can become difficult to get used to an alternative and not all keyboards allow remapping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>What is the alternative check at below screenshot &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22899\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/enter-key-alternate.jpg\" alt=\"enter key alternate\" width=\"438\" height=\"87\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another screenshot I have taken from TechRepublic Forum<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22900\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/alternate-solution-enter-key-not-working.jpg\" alt=\"alternate solution enter key not working\" width=\"1124\" height=\"215\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1124px) 100vw, 1124px\" \/><br \/>\nHowever, if your laptop\/PC allows you to remap keyboard keys, you can surely opt for it till you have resolved the issue completely.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 5 \u2013 Run Keyboard Troubleshooter on Windows<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing that you can try is running the internal keyboard troubleshooter on Windows. The operating system is equipped with internal measures to check and resolve issues related to its functionality. You can find these troubleshooters using the following steps &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Press Win+I to open the System settings window.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; Scroll down to find Troubleshoot option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13311\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Click-on-Other-troubleshooters.png\" alt=\"Click on Other troubleshooters\" width=\"512\" height=\"351\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; From the opened options, click on Other Troubleshooters.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; Check the list of available troubleshooters and run the Keyboard troubleshooter from the list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13312\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Run-the-troubleshooter.png\" alt=\"Run the troubleshooter\" width=\"512\" height=\"229\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; Follow the instructions on the screen while running the troubleshooter to allow it to fix the issue with the Enter key on your keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After running the troubleshooter, simply restart your PC, and you may find that the Enter key is working properly. If the troubleshooter is unable to fix the error, do not worry; you can try another fix at your convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 6 &#8211; Scan for Malicious Files<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, errors appear due to malware attacks. If your PC has malicious files, you may face such issues out of nowhere. Thankfully, Windows offers multiple ways to deal with these files. You can use the internal Windows security or download and install a dedicated antivirus program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To begin your analysis of the files, you should start by using the Windows Security options available on your PC. Here are the steps for the same &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Go to the Start menu and search for Windows Security.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17113\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/07\/search-for-Windows-Security.png\" alt=\"search for Windows Security\" width=\"935\" height=\"727\" sizes=\"(max-width: 935px) 100vw, 935px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2\u2014Launch Windows Security from the search results, and you may see all the options available<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11541\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/security-feature-.jpg\" alt=\"security feature\" width=\"1282\" height=\"872\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1282px) 100vw, 1282px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Select Virus &amp; Threat Protection to find scanning options.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4 &#8211; Click on Quick Scan to check for malicious files on your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21484\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/03\/quick-scan.png\" alt=\"quick scan\" width=\"848\" height=\"597\" sizes=\"(max-width: 848px) 100vw, 848px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5 &#8211; Let the scan run and fix the issue on your computer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have tried these fixes, restart your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fix 7 &#8211;\u00a0 Use On-Screen Keyboard (Alternative to Enter Key)<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case nothing works out, you can use the onscreen keyboard and press Enter. To launch the onscreen keyboard, all you have to do is &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1 &#8211; Launch the Run utility using Win+R.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2 &#8211; Use the command OSK and hit enter. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22897\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/OSK-command.png\" alt=\"OSK command\" width=\"446\" height=\"260\" sizes=\"(max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3 &#8211; Use your mouse to navigate to the Enter key and click on it to press.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22898\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/On-Screen-Keyboard.png\" alt=\"On Screen Keyboard\" width=\"1516\" height=\"327\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1516px) 100vw, 1516px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this will get the job done for you, It is always better to fix the issue than to look for an enter key not working alternative. It can become difficult to get used to an alternative, and not all keyboards allow remapping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if your laptop or PC allows you to remap keyboard keys, you can surely opt for this until you have resolved the issue completely.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">From Not Working to Now Working! Fix Your Enter Key Today<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our tech experts have tried and tested these Enter key fixes, and thousands of readers depend on them. The Enter key plays a vital role in a PC&#8217;s overall ecosystem. Hence, it is better to fix any errors with it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a connected device malfunctions, restarting can&#8217;t restore it. Else it is a driver issue. You are good to go in both cases, as you now have fixes available. Download the Advanced Driver Updater and use it frequently to avoid such issues from happening in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is all for this post. If you have any queries, feel free to drop them in the comments section. Good luck!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Next Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/keyboard-arrow-keys-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[Solution] Keyboard Arrow Keys Not Working Issue ? Try These Fixes!<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/fix-microsoft-mouse-and-keyboard-center-not-detecting-mouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix For Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center Not Detecting Mouse<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What should you do if the Enter key is not working?\u00a0 Many users have shared their concerns regarding the irresponsive behavior of the Enter key when pressed repeatedly.\u00a0 Whether you want to execute a command or need to change a paragraph while curating a document, the Enter key does it all. 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