Slack Enter Key Sends Messages Accidentally, No Easy Message Deletion
Slack's default Enter-to-send behavior causes frequent accidental message sends, especially for users transitioning from email. The inability to easily delete sent messages compounds the problem in professional contexts. Users want configurable send shortcuts and a message recall window similar to email clients.
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