Modes

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The Zellij keybindings are grouped into different modes, which are a logical separation meant to reduce the mental overhead and allow to duplicate shortcuts in different situations.

normal

This is the default mode Zellij starts with. By default it provides the ability to switch to different modes, as well as some quick navigation shortcuts.

locked

This mode "locks" the interface, disabling all keybindings except one that would switch to "normal" mode (ctrl-g by default). It is intended to give users a workaround in case one of the default keybindings overrides something they use in their terminal. (eg. ctrl-r for reverse history search in bash).

pane

This mode includes instructions that manipulate the different panes. Eg. adding new panes, closing panes and moving the focused pane.

tab

This mode includes instructions that manipulate the different tabs. Eg. adding new tabs, closing tabs, moving the active tab, and toggling a "sync" mode that sends text to all panes in the current tab.

resize

This mode allows the resizing of the focused pane.

scroll

This mode allows scrolling up/down within the focused pane.

session

This mode allows detaching from a session.