Learn iTerm Shortcuts for macOS
Windows and Tabs Shortcuts
| Action | iTerm Shortcut Keys |
|---|
| New Tab | Command + T |
| Previous Tab | Command + Left Arrow Key |
| Next Tab | Command + Right Arrow Key |
| Close Tab or Window | Command + W |
| Move Tab Right | Shift + Command + Right Arrow Key |
| Move Tab Left | Shift + Command + Left Arrow Key |
| Go to Tab | Command + 1 – 9 |
| Go to Split Pane by Direction | Command + Option + Arrow Keys |
| Cycle iTerm Windows | Command + ` |
| Split Window Vertically (same profile) | Command + D |
| Split Window Horizontally (same profile) | Command + Shift + D |
| (drag the pane from anywhere) Move a pane with the mouse | Command + Alt + Shift + + |
| Fullscreen | Command + Enter |
| Maximize a pane | Command + Shift + Enter |
| Resize Pane | Ctrl + Command + Arrow Keys |
| Go to Next Pane | Command + ] |
| Go to Previous Pane | Command + [ |
| Select pane above | Option + Command + Up Arrow Key |
| Select pane below | Option + Command + Down Arrow Key |
| Select pane left | Option + Command + Left Arrow Key |
| Select pane right | Option + Command + Right Arrow Key |
| Split Window Horizontally (new profile) | Option + Command + H |
| Split Window Vertically (new profile) | Option + Command + V |
| Go to window | Command + Option + 1 – 9 |
Cursor and Selection Shortcuts
| Action | iTerm Shortcuts |
|---|
| Move back one character | Ctrl + B |
| Move forward one character | Ctrl + F |
| Delete current character | Ctrl + D |
| Delete previous word (in shell) | Ctrl + W |
| Move to the start of line | Ctrl + A |
| Move to the end of line | Ctrl + E |
| Move forward a word | Option + F |
| Move backward a word | Option + B |
| Set Mark | Command + M |
| Jump to Mark | Command + J |
| Moving by word on a line | Ctrl + Left & Right Arrow Key |
| Cursor Jump with Mouse | Option + (click) |
| Enter Copy Mode | Shift + Command + C |
| Enter Character Selection Mode in Copy Mode | Ctrl + V |
| Move cursor in Copy Mode | Arrow Keys |
| Copy text in Copy Mode | Ctrl + K |
Command History Shortcuts
| Action | iTerm Shortcuts |
|---|
| Search as you type | Ctrl + R |
| Search the last remembered search term | Ctrl + R then Ctrl + R |
| End the search at current history entry | Ctrl + Y |
| Cancel the search and restore original line | Ctrl + G |
Others iTerm Shortcuts
| Action | iTerm Shortcuts |
|---|
| Make text bigger | Command + + |
| Make text normal size | Command + 0 |
| Make text smaller | Command + – |
| Find | Command + F |
| Clear window | Ctrl + L |
| Clear buffer | Command + K |
| Scroll up | Shift + Page Up Key |
| Scroll down | Shift + Page Down Key |
| Broadcast command to all panes in window | Command + Alt + I |
| Find cursor | Command + \ |
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