Cheat sheet guide
tmux shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 24 searchable tmux keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Sessions, Windows, Panes, Misc, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Detach from sessionCtrlBd
- Create windowCtrlBc
- Split horizontallyCtrlB%
- Enter copy / scroll modeCtrlB[
- List sessionsCtrlBs
- Rename sessionCtrlB$
Sessions
5 shortcuts
Detach from session
CtrlBd
MacCtrlBdLinuxCtrlBd
List sessions
CtrlBs
MacCtrlBsLinuxCtrlBs
Rename session
CtrlB$
MacCtrlB$LinuxCtrlB$
Next session
CtrlB)
MacCtrlB)LinuxCtrlB)
Previous session
CtrlB(
MacCtrlB(LinuxCtrlB(
Windows
7 shortcuts
Create window
CtrlBc
MacCtrlBcLinuxCtrlBc
Next window
CtrlBn
MacCtrlBnLinuxCtrlBn
Previous window
CtrlBp
MacCtrlBpLinuxCtrlBp
Select window by number
CtrlB0-9
MacCtrlB0-9LinuxCtrlB0-9
Window list
CtrlBw
MacCtrlBwLinuxCtrlBw
Rename window
CtrlB,
MacCtrlB,LinuxCtrlB,
Close window
CtrlB&
MacCtrlB&LinuxCtrlB&
Panes
8 shortcuts
Split horizontally
CtrlB%
MacCtrlB%LinuxCtrlB%
Split vertically
CtrlB"
MacCtrlB"LinuxCtrlB"
Move to next pane
CtrlBo
MacCtrlBoLinuxCtrlBo
Move by arrow
CtrlBArrow
MacCtrlBArrowLinuxCtrlBArrow
Toggle zoom pane
CtrlBz
MacCtrlBzLinuxCtrlBz
Close pane
CtrlBx
MacCtrlBxLinuxCtrlBx
Show pane numbers
CtrlBq
MacCtrlBqLinuxCtrlBq
Cycle layouts
CtrlBSpace
MacCtrlBSpaceLinuxCtrlBSpace
Misc
4 shortcuts
Enter copy / scroll mode
CtrlB[
MacCtrlB[LinuxCtrlB[
Paste buffer
CtrlB]
MacCtrlB]LinuxCtrlB]
Command prompt
CtrlB:
MacCtrlB:LinuxCtrlB:
List key bindings
CtrlB?
MacCtrlB?LinuxCtrlB?
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find tmux shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as detach from session.
Can I print this tmux shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for tmux?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Detach from session is — on Windows and Ctrl+B d on macOS where available.
