iTerm2 keyboard shortcuts: task-based reference

Panes

Split the terminal, move focus between panes, maximize the active pane, and close the surface you are using.

Action	macOS
Split the pane vertically	`CmdD`
Split the pane horizontally	`CmdShiftD`
Move to the next paneCmd+[ moves to the previous pane.	`Cmd]`
Move to a pane by directionUse the corresponding arrow for left, up, or down.	`CmdOptionRight`
Maximize or restore the current pane	`CmdShiftEnter`
Close the current pane or tab	`CmdW`

Create, close, switch, and jump among iTerm2 tabs and windows without leaving the current terminal session.

Action	macOS
Open a new tab	`CmdT`
Open a new window	`CmdN`
Switch to the next tabCmd+Left switches to the previous tab. Cmd+{ and Cmd+} are also documented.	`CmdRight`
Jump to a tab by numberUse the corresponding digit for the target tab.	`Cmd1`
Jump to a window by numberUse the corresponding digit for the target window.	`CmdOption1`
Enter or leave fullscreen	`CmdEnter`

Search scrollback, reuse the current selection, enter Instant Replay, and move through terminal output from an earlier point in time.

Action	macOS
Open the find bar	`CmdF`
Use the selection as the find query	`CmdE`
Find the next matchCmd+Shift+G finds the previous match.	`CmdG`
Open Instant Replay	`CmdOptionB`
Move backward in Instant ReplayRight moves forward; Escape exits replay.	`Left`
Temporarily highlight the cursor	`Cmd/`
Clear the terminal buffer	`CmdK`

Use selection tools, paste history, autocomplete, and broadcast input to keep command entry efficient across sessions.

Action	macOS
Start mouseless selection modeShift+Tab changes the selection direction; arrow keys extend it.	`Tab`
Open paste history	`CmdShiftH`
Open autocomplete suggestions	`Cmd;`
Broadcast input to every pane in the tabEvery pane receives the same typed input until broadcast is turned off.	`CmdOptionI`
Open the Open Quickly panel	`CmdShiftO`

Mark important output, jump back to it, open preferences, and restore terminal presentation when a session needs attention.

Action	macOS
Set a mark at the current output position	`CmdShiftM`
Jump to the previous mark	`CmdShiftJ`
Open iTerm2 preferences	`Cmd,`
Re-enable a transparent window	`CmdU`
Show or hide the toolbelt	`CmdShiftB`