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iTerm2 Keyboard Shortcuts

Work with shells, tabs, and terminal sessions.

35 shortcuts / 11 sections

Tabs and Windows

5
New Tab
Command T
Close Tab or Window
Command W
Go to Tab
Command 1cmd + number (1-9)
Go to Split Pane by Direction
Option Command Up Arrowopt + cmd + arrow
Cycle iTerm Windows
Command `

Splitting

4
Split Window Vertically
Command D
Split Window Horizontally
Shift Command D
Split Horizontally (new profile)
Option Command H
Split Vertically (new profile)
Option Command V

Moving and Resizing

4
Move Pane with Mouse
cmd + opt + shift + drag
Move to Next Split Pane
Command ]
Move to Previous Split Pane
Command [
Resize Pane
Control Command Up Arrowctrl + cmd + arrow

Fullscreen

2
Toggle Fullscreen
Command Enter
Maximize a Pane
Shift Command Enter

Copy and Paste

4
Enter Copy Mode
Shift Command C
Character Selection in Copy Mode
Control V
Copy in Copy Mode
Control K
Paste History
Shift Command H

Advanced Features

1
Instant Replay
Option Command B

Display

3
Increase Font Size
Command PLUS
Decrease Font Size
Command -
Reset Font Size
Command 0

Miscellaneous

3
Clear Screen/Pane
Command K
Broadcast to All Panes
Option Command I
Find Cursor
Command /