Cheat sheet guide
Windows Terminal shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 32 searchable Windows Terminal keyboard shortcuts across 4 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Tabs, Panes, Command And Search, Copy Paste And Scroll, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Switch OS tabs for Windows, macOS, or Linux shortcuts.
- Use / to jump to search instantly.
- Use Compare mode when moving between machines.
- Print or save the page as a compact PDF cheat sheet.
Tabs
8 shortcuts
New Tab
Ctrl+Shift+T
WinCtrl+Shift+T
New Tab With Profile 1
Ctrl+Shift+1
WinCtrl+Shift+1
New Tab With Profile 2
Ctrl+Shift+2
WinCtrl+Shift+2
New Tab With Profile 3
Ctrl+Shift+3
WinCtrl+Shift+3
Close Tab
Ctrl+Shift+W
WinCtrl+Shift+W
Next Tab
Ctrl+Tab
WinCtrl+Tab
Previous Tab
Ctrl+Shift+Tab
WinCtrl+Shift+Tab
Duplicate Tab
Ctrl+Shift+D
WinCtrl+Shift+D
Panes
8 shortcuts
Split Pane Right
Alt+Shift+Plus
WinAlt+Shift+Plus
Split Pane Down
Alt+Shift+Minus
WinAlt+Shift+Minus
Close Pane
Ctrl+Shift+W
WinCtrl+Shift+W
Move Focus Up
Alt+Up
WinAlt+Up
Move Focus Down
Alt+Down
WinAlt+Down
Move Focus Left
Alt+Left
WinAlt+Left
Move Focus Right
Alt+Right
WinAlt+Right
Resize Pane
Alt+Shift+Arrow
WinAlt+Shift+Arrow
Command And Search
8 shortcuts
Open Command Palette
Ctrl+Shift+P
WinCtrl+Shift+P
Find
Ctrl+Shift+F
WinCtrl+Shift+F
Open Settings UI
Ctrl+,
WinCtrl+,
Open Settings File
Ctrl+Shift+,
WinCtrl+Shift+,
Toggle Focus Mode
Shift+F11
WinShift+F11
Toggle Full Screen
Alt+Enter
WinAlt+Enter
Open New Window
Ctrl+Shift+N
WinCtrl+Shift+N
Show Actions List
Ctrl+Shift+P
WinCtrl+Shift+P
Copy Paste And Scroll
8 shortcuts
Copy
Ctrl+Shift+C
WinCtrl+Shift+C
Paste
Ctrl+Shift+V
WinCtrl+Shift+V
Scroll Up
Ctrl+Shift+Up
WinCtrl+Shift+Up
Scroll Down
Ctrl+Shift+Down
WinCtrl+Shift+Down
Scroll Up One Page
Ctrl+Shift+PageUp
WinCtrl+Shift+PageUp
Scroll Down One Page
Ctrl+Shift+PageDown
WinCtrl+Shift+PageDown
Clear Buffer
Alt+L
WinAlt+L
Open Hyperlink
Ctrl+Click
WinCtrl+Click
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find Windows Terminal shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as new tab.
Can I print this Windows Terminal 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 Windows Terminal?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, New Tab is Ctrl+Shift+T on Windows and — on macOS where available.
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