Alternatively written as Control+Enter and C-Enter, Ctrl+Enter is a keyboard shortcut that varies depending on the program. For example, in Microsoft Word, this shortcut creates a page break.

How to use the Ctrl+Enter keyboard shortcut

To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Ctrl key, and while continuing to hold, press the Enter key.

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  • Ctrl+Enter in Microsoft Excel.
  • Ctrl+Enter in Google Sheets.
  • Ctrl+Enter in Outlook.
  • Ctrl+Enter in Word and other word processors.
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Ctrl+Enter in an Internet browser

In all major Internet browsers (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Firefox, IE, Opera), pressing Ctrl+Enter while typing in a URL autocompletes the full address. For example, if you type “computerhope” into the address bar, and then press Ctrl+Enter, the address becomes “www.computerhope.com” and the browser opens the Computer Hope website in the current tab.

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Ctrl+Enter in Microsoft Excel

In Microsoft Excel, pressing Ctrl+Enter fills the selected cells with the current entry.

This keyboard shortcut only works for .com addresses.

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Ctrl+Enter in Google Sheets

When editing a cell in Google Sheets, pressing Ctrl+Enter creates a new line in the same cell. When cells are highlighted, it fills the selected cells with the contents of the current one.

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Ctrl+Enter in Outlook

In Microsoft Outlook, pressing Ctrl+Enter sends the e-mail you’re composing.

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Ctrl+Enter in Word and other word processors

In Microsoft Word and other word processors, pressing Ctrl+Enter adds a page break at the cursor’s current position.

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Below are links to related keyboard shortcuts and individual key pages.

  • Alt+Enter
  • Ctrl
  • Enter

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