diff --git a/.changeset/slimy-rice-decide.md b/.changeset/slimy-rice-decide.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1a33325
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/slimy-rice-decide.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"@jspsych/plugin-emoji-screen": major
+---
+
+change the finish key from enter to space
diff --git a/packages/plugin-emoji-screen/examples/index.html b/packages/plugin-emoji-screen/examples/index.html
index d540376..e91fa31 100644
--- a/packages/plugin-emoji-screen/examples/index.html
+++ b/packages/plugin-emoji-screen/examples/index.html
@@ -16,8 +16,8 @@
     var trial = {
       type: jsPsychEmojiScreen,
       emojis: ["😀", "🎉", "⭐", "🌟", "🎈", "🦄", "🍕", "🎸"],
-      key_to_finish: "Enter",
-      prompt: "<p>Click anywhere to place emojis. Press <strong>Enter</strong> when you are done.</p>",
+      key_to_finish: " ",
+      prompt: "<p>Click anywhere to place emojis. Press <strong>Space</strong> when you are done.</p>",
     };
 
     jsPsych.run([trial]);