Change Window numbering

Change window numbering of window tmux

move-window -s x -t y

tmux change default directory

attach -c /path/to/it/

https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/268386/how-to-change-default-new-window-directory-from-within-the-tmux

Copy text

Use tmux buffer to copy text from terminal easily

1. Get into tmux copy-mode: Prefix + [.
2. Navigate beginning of text to select. Press Space or Ctrl + Space.
3. Press Enter when you’re complete with your selection.
4. Get back into insert mode and paste selection: Prefix + Enter
5. To copy to system clipboard press Shift before selecting and copying your selection.

References:

• https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/58763/copy-text-from-one-tmux-pane-to-another-using-vim
• https://superuser.com/questions/196060/selecting-text-in-tmux-copy-mode
• https://superuser.com/questions/1336762/how-do-i-copy-paste-from-the-system-clipboard-in-tmux-in-xterm-on-linux
• Use other key bindings for copy mode and vim mode pasting: https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/450184/in-tmux-how-to-set-shortcut-for-copy-mode
• Vim mode: https://sanctum.geek.nz/arabesque/vi-mode-in-tmux/
• https://www.rushiagr.com/blog/2016/06/16/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tmux-copy-pasting-ubuntu/

Show time on tmux

Prefix + t

Scroll in Tmux

• Ctrl-b then [ then you can use your normal navigation keys to scroll around (eg. Up Arrow or PgDn)
• Use vi-mode: shift + k or shift + j
• Back in insert through enter

https://superuser.com/questions/209437/how-do-i-scroll-in-tmux

https://awhan.wordpress.com/2010/06/20/copy-paste-in-tmux/

Equally balance tmux split panes

1. select-layout even-vertical: Ctrl+b, Alt+2
2. select-layout even-horizontal: Ctrl+b, Alt+1

https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/32986/how-do-i-equally-balance-tmux1-split-panes

Jump to specific window

C-b q

• https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/136631/how-to-switch-directly-to-a-pane-in-tmux