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Learn GNU Midnight Commander Shortcuts for Windows & Mac
Most used Midnight Commander Shortcuts
| Action | Midnight Commander Shortcut keys Windows | Midnight Commander Shortcut keys Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh active panel | Ctrl + R | Command + R |
| Opens chmod dialog for marked file | Ctrl + X then C | Command + X then C |
| Opens chown dialog for marked file | Ctrl + X then O | Command + X then O |
| Opens search dialog | Alt + ? | Option + ? |
| Open the VFS list. If an FTP session times out, you can use this to free the open vfs so you can log in again | Ctrl + X then A | Command + X then A |
File Panel Action Shortcuts
| Action | Midnight Commander Shortcut keys Windows | Midnight Commander Shortcut keys Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Move the selection bar to the previous entry in the panel | Up Arrow key | Up Arrow key |
| Move the selection bar to the next entry in the panel | Down Arrow key | Down Arrow key |
| Move the selection bar to the left | Left Arrow key | Left Arrow key |
| Move the selection bar to the right | Right Arrow key | Right Arrow key |
| Move the selection bar one page up | Page Up key | Page Up key |
| Move the selection bar one page down | Page Down key | Page Down key |
| Move the selection bar to the first entry in the panel | Home | Home |
| Move the selection bar to the last entry in the panel | End | End |
| Move the selection bar to the first visible entry in the panel | Alt + G | Option + G |
| Move the selection bar to the middle visible entry in the panel | Alt + R | Option + R |
| Move the selection bar to the last visible entry in the panel | Alt + J | Option + J |
| Start a quick filename search in the directory listing | Alt + S | Option + S |
| Change the charset of the current panel | Alt + E | Option + E |
| Show the directory history | Alt + H | Option + H |
| Move to the next directory in the history | Alt + U | Option + U |
| Move to the previous directory in the history | Alt + Y | Option + Y |
| Select (tag) a group of files | + | + |
| Unselect a group of files | \ | \ |
| Invert selection on the current panel | Alt + * | Option + * |
| Make the current directory of the current panel also the current directory of the other panel | Alt + I | Option + I |
| Move to the child directory | Ctrl + Page Down key | Command + Page Down key |
| Move to the parent directory | Ctrl + Page Up key | Command + Page Up key |
| Tag or untag files | Insert | Insert |
| Tag the file and move the selection bar to the next entry | Shift + Down Arrow key | Shift + Down Arrow key |
| Tag the file and move the selection bar to the previous entry | Shift + Up Arrow key | Shift + Up Arrow key |
Function keys
| Action | Midnight Commander Shortcut keys | Midnight Commander Shortcut keys |
|---|---|---|
| Help | F1 | F1 |
| Opens user menu | F2 | F2 |
| View selected file content | F3 | F3 |
| Opens the file in an internal text editor | F4 | F4 |
| Copies selected file | F5 | F5 |
| Moving file | F6 | F6 |
| Make directory | F7 | F7 |
| Delete file or directory | F8 | F8 |
| Opens the main menu at the top of the screen | F9 | F9 |
| Ends current action; editor, viewer, dialog window or ends mc program | F10 | F10 |
Shell Function Shortcuts
| Action | Midnight Commander Shortcut keys | Midnight Commander Shortcut keys |
|---|---|---|
| Copies selected filename in command line | Alt + Enter | Option + Return |
| Copies the full path of the selected file in the command line | Ctrl + Shift + Enter | Command + Shift + Return |
| Shows command line history | Alt + H | Option + H |
FAQs
What is Midnight Commander?
Midnight Commander (MC) is a text-based file manager that allows users to navigate, view, and manage files and directories on their computer.
What operating systems does Midnight Commander support?
Midnight Commander is available for a variety of operating systems, including Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What are some of the basic shortcuts for Midnight Commander?
Some common shortcuts for MC include F1 (help), F2 (user menu), F3 (view file), F4 (edit file), F5 (copy), F6 (move), F7 (create directory), F8 (delete), F9 (menu bar), and F10 (quit).
Can I customize the shortcuts in Midnight Commander?
Yes, you can customize the shortcuts in MC by editing the user menu file or by creating your own key bindings file.
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