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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
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Use the Cmd and Shift keys next to the arrow keys. – Daniel Beck♦ Sep 29 '11 at 6:24

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In what way does this answer the question? (I know the answer, but I don’t see how this helps anyone who didn’t already know how to customize menu item shortcut keys using System Preferences.) – Chris Page Jun 14 '12 at 23:29
@ChrisPage Those are defaults. I haven't set up any special shortcut keys, and they are present in mine. – Ben Mordecai Jan 31 at 5:33
@BenMordecai So, if this answer had a written answer (rather than just a screenshot), it would read “by default there are already command keys that don’t use the arrow keys, so you don’t need to change the default keybinding”? I ask because the question appears to be “How can I change the default keybinding?”, which isn’t mentioned in this, the currently accepted answer. – Chris Page Feb 1 at 0:44
@ChrisPage, well the main question is how to switch tabs efficiently. The OP assumed the answer would have to do with remapping the bindings, but when he saw the screenshot it solved the issue. Your comment gave the impression that this answer had a missing step, namely, remap the key of the menu item, so I was clarifying that the implied step isn't necessary. – Ben Mordecai Feb 1 at 1:03
Ha! That works for Safari and Chrome too. – daviewales Feb 13 at 14:39
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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. – user30033 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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Down-voted because it doesn’t really answer the question, and there’s nothing stopping the user from customizing the shortcuts in Terminal using System Preferences, the usual answer for this type of question. – Chris Page Feb 1 at 0:47

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