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Commands

Shortcut keys Options:
  • Ctrl-a + c: It create a new windows.
  • Ctrl-a + w: It display the list of all the windows currently opened.
  • Ctrl-a + A: It rename the current windows. The name will appear when you will list the list of windows opened with Ctrl-a + w.
  • Ctrl-a + n: It go to the next windows.
  • Ctrl-a + p: It go to the previous windows.
  • Ctrl-a + Ctrl-a: It back to the last windows used.
  • Ctrl-a + k: It close the current windows (kill).
  • Ctrl-a + S: It split the current windows horizontally. To switch between the windows, do Ctrl-a + Tab.
  • Ctrl-a + |: It split the current windows vertically.
  • Ctrl-a + X: Close active Split window
  • Ctrl-a + Q: Close all Split windows
  • Ctrl-a + d: It detach a screen session without stopping it.
  • Ctrl-a + r: It reattach a detached screen session.
  • Ctrl-a + [: It start the copy mode.
  • Ctrl-a + ]: It paste the copied text.