How to disable CTRL + Enter shortcut on Outlook

Microsoft Outlook provides the option to send emails with the CTRL + Enter key combination that can be used as a shortcut. However, users can disable this shortcut if they wish as it can result in accidentally sending mails that are not finished. Follow the steps below to disable the CTRL+ Enter shortcut.

How to turn off CTRL+ Enter shortcut on Outlook?

Under Outlook, the CTRL + Enter Key combo is used to send your emails, but if you find it annoying, here's how to disable it:

Open Outlook and click on File > Options.
Select the Mail tab and scroll to the "Send Message" Section.
Uncheck the box next to "CTRL + ENTER sends a message"

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Confirm with the OK button.

How to enable CTRL + ENTER shortcut to send a message on Outlook?

Open Outlook and go to File > Options > Mail.
Go to the Send messages tab and check mark CTRL + ENTER sends a message.
Finally, press OK to save the changes.

How to customize Outlook keyboard shortcuts?

To personalize your Outlook shortcuts, follow these instructions:

Go to File > Options > Customize Ribbon.
Click Customize.
Select the current document name, template, categories, and commands that you want to save the keyboard shortcut changes in.
Check if in the Current keys you already have the right combination of keys, and if not, assign them in the right tab.