Ghostty is a fast, GPU-accelerated terminal emulator focused on speed, native feel, and a clean configuration. Its keyboard shortcuts make splitting panes, switching tabs, and managing windows quick, keeping your command-line workflow smooth and responsive.
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All Ghostty keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 8 more controls in the table below
+ 8 more controls in the table below
45 shortcuts
Splits 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Split (Right) | ⌘D |
| New Split (Down) | ⌘⇧D |
| Focus Previous Split | ⌘[ |
| Focus Next Split | ⌘] |
| Toggle Split Zoom | ⌘⇧↵ |
| Focus Split Up | ⌘⌥↑ |
| Focus Split Down | ⌘⌥↓ |
| Focus Split Left | ⌘⌥← |
| Focus Split Right | ⌘⌥→ |
| Equalize Splits | ⌘⌃= |
Tabs 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Tab | ⌘T |
| Previous Tab | ⌘⇧[ |
| Next Tab | ⌘⇧] |
| Close Tab | ⌘⌥W |
| Go to Tab 1 | ⌘1 |
| Go to Tab 2 | ⌘2 |
| Go to Last Tab | ⌘9 |
Window 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Window | ⌘N |
| Close Surface | ⌘W |
| Toggle Fullscreen | ⌘↵ |
| Quit | ⌘Q |
| Close Window | ⌘⇧W |
| Close All Windows | ⌘⇧⌥W |
| Toggle Fullscreen (Alternate) | ⌘⌃F |
Navigation 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Clear Screen | ⌘K |
| Scroll to Top | ⌘↖ |
| Scroll to Bottom | ⌘↘ |
| Scroll Page Up | ⌘⇞ |
| Scroll Page Down | ⌘⇟ |
| Jump to Previous Prompt | ⌘↑ |
| Jump to Next Prompt | ⌘↓ |
Clipboard 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy to Clipboard | ⌘C |
| Paste from Clipboard | ⌘V |
| Select All | ⌘A |
| Paste from Selection | ⌘⇧V |
Application 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Command Palette | ⌘⇧P |
| Open Config | ⌘, |
| Reload Config | ⌘⇧, |
| Toggle Terminal Inspector | ⌘⌥I |
Font 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase Font Size | ⌘= |
| Decrease Font Size | ⌘− |
| Reset Font Size | ⌘0 |
Search 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Find / Search | ⌘F |
| Find Next | ⌘G |
| Find Previous | ⌘⇧G |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Ghostty shortcut?
- Ghostty has 45 keyboard shortcuts on macOS — 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 a separate edition per platform so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the macOS edition.
- Is this an official Ghostty product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Ghostty. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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