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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 (Windows)

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+ 6 more controls in the table below

38 shortcuts

Tabs 9

Action Shortcut
New Tab CtrlShiftT
Close Tab CtrlShiftW
Next Tab CtrlTab
Previous Tab CtrlShiftTab
Activate Tab 1 CtrlShift1
Activate Tab 2 CtrlShift2
Activate Last Tab CtrlShift9
Move Tab Left CtrlShiftPgUp
Move Tab Right CtrlShiftPgDn

Panes 9

Action Shortcut
Split Pane Vertically CtrlShiftAlt'
Split Pane Horizontally CtrlShiftAlt5
Activate Pane Left CtrlShiftLEFT
Activate Pane Right CtrlShiftRIGHT
Activate Pane Up CtrlShiftUP
Activate Pane Down CtrlShiftDOWN
Toggle Pane Zoom CtrlShiftZ
Adjust Pane Size Left CtrlShiftAltLEFT
Adjust Pane Size Right CtrlShiftAltRIGHT

Copy/Paste 6

Action Shortcut
Copy to Clipboard CtrlShiftC
Paste from Clipboard CtrlShiftV
Activate Copy Mode CtrlShiftX
Quick Select Mode CtrlShiftSpace
Copy to Primary Selection CtrlIns
Paste from Primary Selection ShiftIns

Scrollback 4

Action Shortcut
Search CtrlShiftF
Scroll Up One Page ShiftPgUp
Scroll Down One Page ShiftPgDn
Clear Scrollback CtrlShiftK

General 4

Action Shortcut
Command Palette CtrlShiftP
Reload Configuration CtrlShiftR
Show Debug Overlay CtrlShiftL
Character Selector CtrlShiftU

Font 3

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

Window 3

Action Shortcut
New Window CtrlShiftN
Toggle Fullscreen AltEnter
Hide Window WinM

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Windows edition · 38 shortcuts

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

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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.

Get the WezTerm Stream Deck profile →

Frequently asked questions

Does the poster include every WezTerm shortcut?
WezTerm has 38 keyboard shortcuts on Windows — 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 Windows edition.
Is this an official WezTerm product?
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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