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Mac edition · 44 shortcuts
tmux Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential tmux shortcuts for Mac — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable tmux shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.
All tmux keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
The complete list of 44 tmux keyboard shortcuts for Mac, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
Windows 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Window | ⌃BthenC |
| Next Window | ⌃BthenN |
| Prev Window | ⌃BthenP |
| Close Window | ⌃Bthen⇧7 |
| Rename Window | ⌃Bthen, |
| Last Window | ⌃BthenL |
| Choose Window | ⌃BthenW |
| Window 0 | ⌃Bthen0 |
| Window 1 | ⌃Bthen1 |
| Window 2 | ⌃Bthen2 |
Sessions 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Session (attach) | tmuxthenNEWthenS |
| Attach Session | tmuxthenAthenT |
| List Sessions | tmuxthenLS |
| Detach (Ctrl-b d) | ⌃BthenD |
| Session Switcher | ⌃BthenS |
| Kill Session | tmuxthenkillsessionthenT |
| Rename Session | ⌃Bthen⇧4 |
| New Named Session | ⌃Bthen⇧SEMICOLONnew |
| Kill Server | tmuxthenkillserver |
Panes 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Split Horizontal | ⌃Bthen⇧' |
| Split Vertical | ⌃Bthen⇧5 |
| Zoom Pane | ⌃BthenZ |
| Close Pane | ⌃BthenX |
| Cycle Layout | ⌃Bthen␣ |
| Swap with Next | ⌃Bthen⇧] |
| Swap with Prev | ⌃Bthen⇧[ |
| Break Pane to Window | ⌃Bthen⇧1 |
| Display Pane Numbers | ⌃BthenQ |
Navigation 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move to Left Pane | ⌃Bthen← |
| Move to Right Pane | ⌃Bthen→ |
| Move to Upper Pane | ⌃Bthen↑ |
| Move to Lower Pane | ⌃Bthen↓ |
| Toggle Last Pane | ⌃Bthen; |
| Resize Pane Left | ⌃Bthen⌃← |
| Resize Pane Right | ⌃Bthen⌃→ |
Copy Mode 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter Copy Mode | ⌃Bthen[ |
| Paste Buffer | ⌃Bthen] |
| Show Buffers | ⌃Bthen= |
| Search Forward (copy mode) | / |
| Search Backward (copy mode) | ? |
Misc 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Command Prompt | ⌃Bthen⇧; |
| Reload Config | ⌃Bthen⇧SEMICOLONsourcefilethen~/.tmux.conf |
| Help (list keys) | ⌃Bthen⇧/ |
| Clock Mode | ⌃BthenT |
Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by tmux. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every tmux shortcut?
- tmux has 44 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
- Is this an official tmux product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by tmux. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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