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Linux edition · 40 shortcuts
Zsh Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Zsh shortcuts for Linux — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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All Zsh keyboard shortcuts (Linux)
The complete list of 40 Zsh keyboard shortcuts for Linux, 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.
Editing 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Undo last change | Ctrl_ |
| Delete previous character | CtrlH |
| Transpose characters | CtrlT |
| Insert next character literally | CtrlV |
| Transpose words | AltT |
| Capitalize word | AltC |
| Uppercase word | AltU |
| Lowercase word | AltL |
| Toggle overwrite mode | CtrlXthenCtrlO |
Killing & Yanking 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Kill to end of line | CtrlK |
| Kill whole line | CtrlU |
| Kill word backward | CtrlW |
| Yank (paste from kill ring) | CtrlY |
| Kill word forward | AltD |
| Yank pop (cycle kill ring) | AltY |
| Copy previous word | AltCtrl_ |
| Copy region as kill | AltW |
History 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Previous line or history | CtrlP |
| Next line or history | CtrlN |
| Incremental search backward | CtrlR |
| Incremental search forward | CtrlS |
| History search backward (by prefix) | AltP |
| History search forward (by prefix) | AltN |
| Beginning of buffer or history | Alt< |
| End of buffer or history | Alt> |
Moving 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move to beginning of line | CtrlA |
| Move to end of line | CtrlE |
| Move forward one word | AltF |
| Move backward one word | AltB |
| Move forward one character | CtrlF |
| Move backward one character | CtrlB |
Miscellaneous 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accept line (run command) | CtrlM |
| Clear screen | CtrlL |
| Push current line to buffer stack | CtrlQ |
| Execute named command | AltX |
| Accept and hold line | AltA |
| Exchange point and mark | CtrlXthenCtrlX |
Completion 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Expand or complete word | Tab |
| List completion choices | AltCtrlD |
| Expand word | CtrlXthen* |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Zsh shortcut?
- Zsh 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 Zsh product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Zsh. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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