2 line breaks = new paragraph

[sailr7]

In a previous feature (#2761) I requested removing the auto-double space feature when selecting the Enter key. This was particularly problematic for mobile devices, since a single line break with Shift + Enter was not possible. Ultimately, it was decided not to change this behavior for web, but for mobile it was modified such that two spaces would equate to a new paragraph (#2775).

I'm wondering if we can at least make a modification in web where two single spaces (Shift + Enter twice) will convert to a new paragraph. Or put differently, Shift + Enter twice is treated the same as Enter once.

There are three main reasons for this.

1. It flows with the traditional markdown logic, whereby a line break between two lines of texts signifies a new paragraph.
2. This logic will be consistent with the new behavior in mobile (Allow creating hard line breaks on mobile devices #2775).
3. It creates less mental burden on the user. There are times when I would like to create two spaces in between paragraphs, to signify a new section/chapter. Currently, to do this properly I will have to hit Shift + Enter once, and then Enter once -- two separate actions. Otherwise, it won't be treated as a new paragraph and formatting will carry over. This is an extra mental step that seems unnecessary.

Note: for users that like the auto-double spacing with the Enter key, this won't change anything.

[marcelklehr]

Let's wait for the final say on #2775

[max-nextcloud]

#3568 addressed the underlying problem and made adding line breaks possible on mobile. However I don't think it addressed the issue in question here. If i open a text document with current master, enter some test and press shift-enter twice I get two line breaks - not a new paragraph.

This may be a pretty rare situation - but still it would be great to have this turn into a new paragraph so I can also start say a list or a heading in the new line.

[susnux]

How would you insert multiple hard line breaks? e.g.

hello\
\
\
world

[max-nextcloud]

I'm not sure if I understand your question correctly @susnux. I don't know if it's even possible in markdown - but the editor still does it.
When I type a line and then press shift-enter twice. The cursor will move down further - but it will still be in the previous paragraph only separated with hard breaks. So i cannot start a list by using * list and if i format that line - say into a quote it also affects the previous two lines.

Sadly my screen recording seems broken and only records a few seconds. Maybe this illustrates what i am trying to describe never the less.

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[marcelklehr]

It's valid markdown. Multiple hard line breaks inside one paragraph should be supported, IMHO