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I know that you can switch tabs with shift cmd [arrow key] in Mac Terminal, but it is painful to reach the arrow key. How can I change the default keybinding?

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Not quite programming-related enough for my tastes. – Dana Mar 12 '09 at 21:00
@Dana: It may be: I do not know whether I need to change some rc files such as in the xmodmap case. – Masi Mar 12 '09 at 21:08
Use the Cmd and Shift keys next to the arrow keys. – Daniel Beck Sep 29 '11 at 6:24
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You can change key bindings for almost all Cocoa apps in the system keyboard preference pane, including Terminal.app.

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I'll try that, thanks! Using the default shortcuts is very cumbersome on a Macbook without mouse. – faB Mar 17 '10 at 10:00
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cmd brace will also switch tabs.

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1: Install SIMBL (plugin enabler): http://www.culater.net/software/SIMBL/SIMBL.php

2: Install the TerminalTabSwitching.bundle

git clone https://github.com/dabeeeenster/terminaltabswitching
cp -r terminaltabswitching/TerminalTabSwitching.bundle "/Library/Application Support/SIMBL/Plugins"

3: Restart the Terminal app, and enjoy Cmd+[0-9] tab-switching.

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If you don't mind downloading new software, I recommend iTerm 2: http://www.iterm2.com/#/section/home

It not only allows rebinding keys almost arbitrarily plus fast switching between tabs with cmd+TabNumber (or your favorite meta key), but quite a few other nifty features as well.

(I would post a screen shot, but I'm new around here).

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