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How Do I Switch Between Two Terminals in Linux?

Chloe Bennett • • 3 min read
How Do I Switch Between Two Terminals in Linux?
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By default, most Linux systems have several virtual consoles running in the background. Switch between them by pressing Ctrl-Alt and hitting a key between F1 and F6. Ctrl-Alt-F7 will usually take you back to the graphical X server. Pressing the key combination will take you to a login prompt.

How do I open two terminals in Linux?

CTRL + Shift + N will open a new terminal window if you are already working in the terminal, alternatively you can just select “Open Terminal” form the file menu as well. And like @Alex said you can open a new tab by pressing CTRL + Shift + T .

How do I move between terminals?

7 Answers

  1. Move to previous terminal – Ctrl+PageUp (macOS Cmd+Shift+])
  2. Move to next terminal – Ctrl+PageDown (macOS Cmd+shift+[)
  3. Focus terminal tabs view – Ctrl+Shift+ (macOS Cmd+Shift+) – Terminal tabs preview.
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