For years, MacBook Pro users have suffered in silence. The Enter key — the most important key on the keyboard — has been shrinking while our fingers haven't.
Understand WhyThe evolution of the MacBook keyboard that left Enter behind.
Apple introduced the butterfly keyboard. Thinner keys, less travel — and the Enter key started its journey toward minimalism.
To accommodate larger arrow keys (a worthy cause), the Enter key was compressed. A noble sacrifice with painful consequences.
Even with the return of scissor switches and the Magic Keyboard, that compact Enter key remains. Old habits die hard — and so does our muscle memory.
The Enter key is the gateway to action. It's the period at the end of a command, the confirmation of a choice, the final keystroke before creation.
When it's too small, every press becomes a tiny gamble. A slight miss and you're hitting backslash. A moment of hesitation and your flow is broken.
For developers, writers, and power users who live in the command line, this isn't a minor inconvenience — it's a daily friction.
Have you been affected by the tiny Enter key? We want to hear from you. Tell us your experience and help us understand the real impact.
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