7 Xterm Keyboard Shortcuts

Photo of Pratik PratikLast Updated: January 13, 2026
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Learn Xterm Shortcuts for Windows

Most Used Xterm Shortcuts

ActionShortcuts
Copy selection to cursorShift + Insert
Delete following characterDelete
Delete preceding characterBackspace
Cancel or exit current commandCtrl + C
Stop current command (send it to the background)Ctrl + Z
Navigate through previous commands in historyUp Arrow Key
Navigate through next commands in historyDown Arrow Key

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Photo of Pratik PratikLast Updated: January 13, 2026
33 Less than a minute
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Pratik

Pratik is the founder of Tutorial Tactic and a productivity tools specialist with 15 years of hands-on experience in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and software automation. He has published over 1,500 guides on keyboard shortcuts, software commands, how-to tutorials and workflow optimization, helping readers across the US and India work faster with the tools they use every day. Tutorial Tactic was founded in 2021 with one goal: cut through the noise and give readers exactly what they need fast, verified, and beginner-friendly.
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