How to disable ctrl + enter shortcut to send email in Outlook?

Have you ever noticed that when you press "Ctrl" + "Enter" keys simultaneously, the composing email message will be sent automatically? If the email is not finished composing, the mistaken sending will cause trouble for you. In Outlook, you can disable the Ctrl + Enter shortcut for accidentally sending email. Please do as the following tutorial shows.

Disable Ctrl + Enter shortcut to send email in Outlook 2010 and 2013

Disable Ctrl + Enter shortcut to send email in Outlook 2010 and 2013

In Outlook 2010 and 2013, you can disable Ctrl + Enter shortcut to send email as follows.

1. Click "File" > "Options".

2. In the "Outlook Options" dialog box, please click "Mail" in the left bar, then uncheck the "CTRL" + "ENTER" sends a message box in the "Send messages" section. And finally click the "OK" button. See screenshot:

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