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Mcclean
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Nov 18, 2024

Pressing enter or ctrl+enter no longer submits the prompt in copilot app in Windows 11

Hi. In the copilot app in windows 11, I have to now always click on the up arrow to send the prompt to the AI which is very big pain. Previously if I pressed the enter key it would work and I wo...
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RileyMitchell
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Apr 05, 2025

1. Restart Copilot 
Right click Copilot icon in taskbar → Close → Reopen 
2. Check Input Method 
Switch to English Input Method 
Try to call up the Emoji Panel with Win + . Try to test the input status by bringing up the Emoji Panel 
3 Restore default settings 
Open Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard 
Turn off special functions such as Sticky Keys, Filter Keys, etc. 
4. Test shortcuts manually 
Test in Notepad: 
Enter should change lines 
Ctrl + Enter should not respond (normal) 
5. Run app fix 
Settings → Applications → Installed apps 
Find Microsoft Copilot → Advanced Options → Fix Update system Advanced Options → Repair 
6. Update your system 
Check for Windows updates (Settings → Windows Updates) 
7. Reset Copilot 
PowerShell Run: 
powershell 
Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Windows.Client.Copilot* | Reset- AppxPackage Restart your computer. AppxPackage 
Reboot your computer.

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