
iTerm2 Shortcut Summary
Posted at: 2023.10.18
Here is a collection of useful shortcuts you can use with "iTerm," the terminal emulator for macOS.
Tab and Window Operations
Basic tab and window operations are almost the same as the standard ones on macOS.
Switching between tabs is a frequently used shortcut, so memorizing it will help you work more efficiently.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Create a new tab | Cmd (⌘)T |
| Switch between tabs | Shift+Cmd (⌘)+ [/] |
| Switch between windows | Cmd (⌘)+ [/] |
| Close tab | Cmd (⌘)W |
| Close window | ShiftCmd (⌘)W |
Pane Operations (Split Screen)
iTerm supports split screens without any plugins. By using shortcuts, you can quickly operate multiple panes.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Split pane vertically | Cmd (⌘)D |
| Split pane horizontally | ShiftCmd (⌘)D |
| Move between panes | Cmd (⌘)+ [/] |
Text Operations
Text operations are also almost the same as the standard ones on macOS. Displaying command history allows you to intuitively view a list of past commands, so it is used frequently.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy command | Cmd (⌘)C |
| Paste command | Cmd (⌘)V |
| Show command history | Cmd (⌘); |
Search and Replace
Search shortcuts are also the same as the standard ones on macOS.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Show search bar | Cmd (⌘)F |
| Find next | Cmd (⌘)G |
| Find previous | ShiftCmd (⌘)G |
Clear Screen and Scrolling
Scrolling shortcuts are among the first you should learn in iTerm2. These are also laid out similarly to macOS standard shortcuts.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Clear screen | Cmd (⌘)K |
| Scroll to top of screen | Cmd (⌘)↑ |
| Scroll to bottom of screen | Cmd (⌘)↓ |