WezTerm is a GPU-accelerated terminal emulator with rich support for tabs, panes, and extensive customization. Its keyboard shortcuts let you split panes, switch tabs, and manage sessions quickly, keeping your terminal workflow fast and entirely keyboard-driven.
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All WezTerm keyboard shortcuts (Mac)
+ 8 more controls in the table below
+ 8 more controls in the table below
38 shortcuts
Tabs 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Tab | ⌘T |
| Close Tab | ⌘W |
| Next Tab | ⌘⇧] |
| Previous Tab | ⌘⇧[ |
| Activate Tab 1 | ⌘1 |
| Activate Tab 2 | ⌘2 |
| Activate Last Tab | ⌘9 |
| Move Tab Left | ⌃⇧⇞ |
| Move Tab Right | ⌃⇧⇟ |
Panes 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Split Pane Vertically | ⌘⇧⌥' |
| Split Pane Horizontally | ⌘⇧⌥5 |
| Activate Pane Left | ⌃⇧← |
| Activate Pane Right | ⌃⇧→ |
| Activate Pane Up | ⌃⇧↑ |
| Activate Pane Down | ⌃⇧↓ |
| Toggle Pane Zoom | ⌃⇧Z |
| Adjust Pane Size Left | ⌃⇧⌥← |
| Adjust Pane Size Right | ⌃⇧⌥→ |
Copy/Paste 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Copy to Clipboard | ⌘C |
| Paste from Clipboard | ⌘V |
| Activate Copy Mode | ⌃⇧X |
| Quick Select Mode | ⌃⇧␣ |
| Copy to Primary Selection | ⌃Ins |
| Paste from Primary Selection | ⇧Ins |
Scrollback 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Search | ⌘F |
| Scroll Up One Page | ⇧⇞ |
| Scroll Down One Page | ⇧⇟ |
| Clear Scrollback | ⌘K |
General 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Command Palette | ⌃⇧P |
| Reload Configuration | ⌘R |
| Show Debug Overlay | ⌃⇧L |
| Character Selector | ⌃⇧U |
Font 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Increase Font Size | ⌘= |
| Decrease Font Size | ⌘− |
| Reset Font Size | ⌘0 |
Window 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| New Window | ⌘N |
| Toggle Fullscreen | ⌥↵ |
| Hide Window | ⌘M |
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These shortcuts, on physical keys
There is a Stream Deck profile for WezTerm — 38 shortcuts laid out across the keys, each one labelled, installed by double-clicking a file. It fits every current Stream Deck model.
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- Does the poster include every WezTerm shortcut?
- WezTerm has 38 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.
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- 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.
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- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by WezTerm. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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