In early versions of Microsoft Windows (Windows XP and lower), pressing the Alt+ Enter key would resize the Windows command line from a window to a full screen. In Windows, press Alt+ Enter when any file, shortcut, or other object is highlighted to open the Properties window for that object. For example, if you type 'computer help' in the address bar or search bar and then press Alt+ Enter a search for 'computer help' opens in a new tab. In all major Internet browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Opera) pressing Alt+ Enter opens a search in a new tab. How to start new line in a spreadsheet cell.How to move down a line in a cell within Microsoft Excel.In Microsoft Excel, pressing Alt+ Enter creates a new line in a Microsoft Excel cell. To use this keyboard shortcut, press and hold either Alt key, and while continuing to hold, press Enter. How to use the Alt+Enter keyboard shortcut How to use the Alt+Enter keyboard shortcut.
