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WINDOWS TERMINALKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 37 ESSENTIAL1Ctrl ShiftNew Tab …234567890CtrlReset Fo…QWCtrl ShiftClose Pa…ERTCtrl ShiftNew Tab …YUIOPCtrl ShiftOpen Com…ACtrl ShiftSelect A…SDAlt ShiftSplit Pa…FCtrl ShiftFindGHJKLZXCCtrl ShiftCopyVCtrl ShiftPasteBNCtrl ShiftNew Wind…MCtrl ShiftToggle M…MORE SHORTCUTSNext TabCtrlTabPrevious TabCtrlShiftTabOpen Settings…Ctrl,Duplicate TabCtrlShiftDSplit Pane Do…AltShift−Split Pane Ri…AltShift+Move Focus UpAltUPMove Focus Do…AltDOWNMove Focus Le…AltLEFTMove Focus Ri…AltRIGHTClose WindowAltF4Toggle Full S…F11Scroll UpCtrlShiftUPScroll DownCtrlShiftDOWNIncrease Font…Ctrl+Decrease Font…Ctrl−Switch to Tab…CtrlAlt1Resize Pane UpAltShiftUPResize Pane D…AltShiftDOWNResize Pane L…AltShiftLEFTResize Pane R…AltShiftRIGHTScroll Up One…CtrlShiftPgUpScroll Down O…CtrlShiftPgDnOpen Settings…CtrlShift,Open Dropdown…CtrlShiftSpaceshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS TERMINAL · WINDOWS
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TABSNew Tab (Default Profi…CtrlShiftTNext TabCtrlTabPrevious TabCtrlShiftTabNew Tab (Profile 1)CtrlShift1Duplicate TabCtrlShiftDSwitch to Tab 1CtrlAlt1WINDOWNew WindowCtrlShiftNClose WindowAltF4Toggle Full ScreenF11VIEWIncrease Font SizeCtrl+Decrease Font SizeCtrl−Reset Font SizeCtrl0GENERALOpen Command PaletteCtrlShiftPOpen Settings (UI)Ctrl,Open Settings File (se…CtrlShift,Open Dropdown MenuCtrlShiftSpaceOpen System MenuAltSpaceSEARCHFindCtrlShiftFSCROLLBACKScroll UpCtrlShiftUPScroll DownCtrlShiftDOWNScroll Up One PageCtrlShiftPgUpScroll Down One PageCtrlShiftPgDnScroll to TopCtrlShiftHOMEScroll to BottomCtrlShiftENDCLIPBOARDCopyCtrlShiftCPasteCtrlShiftVSelect AllCtrlShiftAToggle Mark ModeCtrlShiftMPANESSplit Pane (Auto / Dup…AltShiftDClose PaneCtrlShiftWSplit Pane Down (Dupli…AltShift−Split Pane Right (Dupl…AltShift+Move Focus UpAltUPMove Focus DownAltDOWNMove Focus LeftAltLEFTMove Focus RightAltRIGHTResize Pane UpAltShiftUPResize Pane DownAltShiftDOWNResize Pane LeftAltShiftLEFTResize Pane RightAltShiftRIGHTWindows TerminalKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS TERMINAL · WINDOWS
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TABS06New Tab (Default Prof…CtrlShiftTNext TabCtrlTabPrevious TabCtrlShiftTabNew Tab (Profile 1)CtrlShift1Duplicate TabCtrlShiftDSwitch to Tab 1CtrlAlt1WINDOW03New WindowCtrlShiftNClose WindowAltF4Toggle Full ScreenF11VIEW03Increase Font SizeCtrl+Decrease Font SizeCtrl−Reset Font SizeCtrl0GENERAL05Open Command PaletteCtrlShiftPOpen Settings (UI)Ctrl,Open Settings File (s…CtrlShift,Open Dropdown MenuCtrlShiftSpaceOpen System MenuAltSpaceSEARCH01FindCtrlShiftFSCROLLBACK06Scroll UpCtrlShiftUPScroll DownCtrlShiftDOWNScroll Up One PageCtrlShiftPgUpScroll Down One PageCtrlShiftPgDnScroll to TopCtrlShiftHOMEScroll to BottomCtrlShiftENDCLIPBOARD04CopyCtrlShiftCPasteCtrlShiftVSelect AllCtrlShiftAToggle Mark ModeCtrlShiftMPANES12Split Pane (Auto / Du…AltShiftDClose PaneCtrlShiftWSplit Pane Down (Dupl…AltShift−Split Pane Right (Dup…AltShift+Move Focus UpAltUPMove Focus DownAltDOWNMove Focus LeftAltLEFTMove Focus RightAltRIGHTResize Pane UpAltShiftUPResize Pane DownAltShiftDOWNResize Pane LeftAltShiftLEFTResize Pane RightAltShiftRIGHTWindows TerminalKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 40BOTH LAYOUTSQWERTYQWERTYAZERTYAZERTYshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS TERMINAL · WINDOWS

Windows edition · 40 shortcuts

Windows Terminal Keyboard Shortcuts Poster

A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Windows Terminal shortcuts for Windows — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.

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WINDOWS TERMINALKEYBOARD SHORTCUTS · WINDOWS · 37 ESSENTIAL1Ctrl ShiftNew Tab …234567890CtrlReset Fo…QWCtrl ShiftClose Pa…ERTCtrl ShiftNew Tab …YUIOPCtrl ShiftOpen Com…ACtrl ShiftSelect A…SDAlt ShiftSplit Pa…FCtrl ShiftFindGHJKLZXCCtrl ShiftCopyVCtrl ShiftPasteBNCtrl ShiftNew Wind…MCtrl ShiftToggle M…MORE SHORTCUTSNext TabCtrlTabPrevious TabCtrlShiftTabOpen Settings…Ctrl,Duplicate TabCtrlShiftDSplit Pane Do…AltShift−Split Pane Ri…AltShift+Move Focus UpAltUPMove Focus Do…AltDOWNMove Focus Le…AltLEFTMove Focus Ri…AltRIGHTClose WindowAltF4Toggle Full S…F11Scroll UpCtrlShiftUPScroll DownCtrlShiftDOWNIncrease Font…Ctrl+Decrease Font…Ctrl−Switch to Tab…CtrlAlt1Resize Pane UpAltShiftUPResize Pane D…AltShiftDOWNResize Pane L…AltShiftLEFTResize Pane R…AltShiftRIGHTScroll Up One…CtrlShiftPgUpScroll Down O…CtrlShiftPgDnOpen Settings…CtrlShift,Open Dropdown…CtrlShiftSpaceshortcutposters.comUPDATED JAN 2026 · COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS TERMINAL · WINDOWS

Free PNG is web-resolution and lightly watermarked. The printable PDF is 300 DPI, print-ready, and watermark-free.

All Windows Terminal keyboard shortcuts (Windows)

The complete list of 40 Windows Terminal keyboard shortcuts for Windows, 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.

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+ 6 more controls in the table below

Panes 12

Action Shortcut
Split Pane (Auto / Duplicate) AltShiftD
Close Pane CtrlShiftW
Split Pane Down (Duplicate) AltShift−
Split Pane Right (Duplicate) AltShift+
Move Focus Up AltUP
Move Focus Down AltDOWN
Move Focus Left AltLEFT
Move Focus Right AltRIGHT
Resize Pane Up AltShiftUP
Resize Pane Down AltShiftDOWN
Resize Pane Left AltShiftLEFT
Resize Pane Right AltShiftRIGHT

Tabs 6

Action Shortcut
New Tab (Default Profile) CtrlShiftT
Next Tab CtrlTab
Previous Tab CtrlShiftTab
New Tab (Profile 1) CtrlShift1
Duplicate Tab CtrlShiftD
Switch to Tab 1 CtrlAlt1

Scrollback 6

Action Shortcut
Scroll Up CtrlShiftUP
Scroll Down CtrlShiftDOWN
Scroll Up One Page CtrlShiftPgUp
Scroll Down One Page CtrlShiftPgDn
Scroll to Top CtrlShiftHOME
Scroll to Bottom CtrlShiftEND

General 5

Action Shortcut
Open Command Palette CtrlShiftP
Open Settings (UI) Ctrl,
Open Settings File (settings.json) CtrlShift,
Open Dropdown Menu CtrlShiftSpace
Open System Menu AltSpace

Clipboard 4

Action Shortcut
Copy CtrlShiftC
Paste CtrlShiftV
Select All CtrlShiftA
Toggle Mark Mode CtrlShiftM

Window 3

Action Shortcut
New Window CtrlShiftN
Close Window AltF4
Toggle Full Screen F11

View 3

Action Shortcut
Increase Font Size Ctrl+
Decrease Font Size Ctrl−
Reset Font Size Ctrl0

Search 1

Action Shortcut
Find CtrlShiftF

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Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every Windows Terminal shortcut?
Windows Terminal has 40 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 Windows edition.
Is this an official Windows Terminal product?
No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Windows Terminal. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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