`st.chat_input` doesn't support "new line" btn on the keyboard

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Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Newbie friendliness
48/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
python
Domain
frontend

Research direction

No implementation files or tests are named. Start by reproducing st.chat_input on a mobile keyboard and compare its behavior with st.text_area; done means users can insert new lines without accidental submission while chat input submission still works as intended.

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Description

feature:st.chat_input type:enhancement
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Summary

When typing text in st.chat_input, it should support the new line keyboard button instead of the "enter" button.

Why?

This will help users make new lines and prevent accidental submissions in mobile use.

How?

Maybe a parameter to use the "new line" button instead or always use it

Additional Context

This would be like st.text_area

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