iTerm2 shortcuts
- 34 shortcuts
- 4 sections
- Development
- Verified against official docs
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Panes have a group of shortcuts in the Tabs and Windows section of the iTerm2 list. Select Pane Above, Select Pane Below, Select Pane Left and Select Pane Right use the four arrow keys with the same two modifiers, and Next Pane and Previous Pane use the two bracket keys. In the Cursor and editing section, Set Mark and Jump to Mark use one modifier and the first letter of Mark and Jump.
Start with these
- New Tab
- Split Vertically
- Split Horizontally
- Next Pane
- Clear Buffer
- Paste History
Tips for iTerm2
- Shift changes Split Vertically ⌘D into Split Horizontally ⇧⌘D and Fullscreen ⌘↩ into Maximize Pane ⇧⌘↩.
- Move Tab Left ⇧⌘← and Move Tab Right ⇧⌘→ add Shift to Previous Tab ⌘← and Next Tab ⌘→.
- Split Horizontally (New Profile) ⌥⌘H and Split Vertically (New Profile) ⌥⌘V share their modifiers and use the first letter of the direction.
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Tabs and Windows21
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Tab | |
| New Window | |
| Previous Tab | |
| Next Tab | |
| Close Tab or Window | |
| Move Tab Right | |
| Move Tab Left | |
| Cycle Windows | |
| Split Vertically | |
| Split Horizontally | |
| Split Horizontally (New Profile) | |
| Split Vertically (New Profile) | |
| Fullscreen | |
| Maximize Pane | |
| Next Pane | |
| Previous Pane | |
| Select Pane Above | |
| Select Pane Below | |
| Select Pane Left | |
| Select Pane Right | |
| Broadcast to All Panes |
Cursor and editing3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Set Mark | |
| Jump to Mark | |
| Enter Copy Mode |
Font size3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase Font Size | |
| Decrease Font Size | |
| Reset Font Size |
Misc7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find | |
| Clear Buffer | |
| Find Cursor | |
| Preferences | |
| Paste History | |
| Open Quickly | |
| Expose Tabs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many keyboard shortcuts does iTerm2 have on macOS?
iTerm2 has 34 keyboard shortcuts on macOS, organized into 4 sections: Tabs and Windows, Cursor and editing, Font size, Misc. This page lists all of them with searchable, organized shortcut tables.
Which iTerm2 shortcuts should I learn first?
Start with New Tab (⌘T), Split Vertically (⌘D), Split Horizontally (⇧⌘D), Next Pane (⌘]), Clear Buffer (⌘K), Paste History (⇧⌘H). The sections on this page list the rest.
Can I download iTerm2 shortcuts as a PDF?
Yes. Click the download button at the top of this page to generate a printable PDF cheat sheet with all 34 iTerm2 shortcuts. The PDF includes organized sections, keycap-style key labels, and space for your own notes.
Where is the official iTerm2 keyboard shortcuts documentation?
The official iTerm2 keyboard shortcuts documentation is available on their website. Every shortcut on this page is sourced from and verified against the official documentation to ensure accuracy.
Do these iTerm2 shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards?
Yes. These shortcuts work on all Mac keyboards, including MacBook built-in keyboards and external Apple keyboards. The modifier keys are Command (⌘), Option (⌥), Control (⌃), and Shift (⇧). On keyboards without a Function row, some F-key shortcuts may require holding the Fn key.
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