When it is pressed, this key on the computers keyboard lets the computer know that you have issued a command; in a word processing document, this key is used like a typewriters return key to add a line and a paragraph break. This key is sometimes referred to as the RETURN key. (7/96)
Key on the keyboard used to enter commands into the computer
A key on the computer keyboard that is marked with the word Enter or a large arrow. (There are often more than one enter keys on the keyboard.) Pressing the enter key will move you down a line in a word processing programs. In many programs it completes your selection or your entering of data and sends that data to the computer.
to tell a computer that input is complete to a word processing program - the end of a paragraph.
The key that tells the operating system to carry out a command. Also referred to as Return or óóø.
Found on the right hand side of the keyboard. This key is used: To select highlighted options from menus To send input to the main computer after you have typed it in.
Pressing the Enter key confirms an action, or saves your work.
interface: Performs functions similar to the Return key.
n. The key that is used at the end of a line or command to instruct the computer to process the command or text. In word processing programs, the Enter key is used at the end of a paragraph. Also called Return key.
The enter key (or the return key) in most cases causes a form or dialog box to operate its default function, which is typically to finish an "entry" and begin the obviously desired process.