iPhone UITextField: how to insert new line by the return key?

Question

I want to get a carriage return/new line by hitting the return key on an UITextField's keyboard. I've found out, that textFieldShouldReturn gets called.

But how do I insert a carriage return in the text field?

Is there a reason that you are using a UITextField instead of a UITextView? The UITextView was created specifically for allowing multiple lines of editable text. — Sebastian Celis
– Sebastian Celis, Commented Apr 27, 2009 at 14:21
Bummer... Thanks, that solved my problem! I haven't thought about that. Have a nice day! :-) — Stefan
– Stefan, Commented Apr 27, 2009 at 14:51

Martin Gordon · Accepted Answer · 2009-04-27 14:48:53Z

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You want to use a UITextView instead. UITextFields are meant for single line input whereas UITextViews support multi-line input.

answered Apr 27, 2009 at 14:48

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