# Split panes

## How to use split panes

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="macOS" %}

* Split panes to the right / down with `CMD-D` / `SHIFT-CMD-D` or in any direction by right-clicking on any Pane.
* Activate the Previous / Next Pane with `CMD-[` / `CMD-]` or by clicking a pane.
* Navigate among split panes with `OPT-CMD-ARROW`, the active pane will be marked with a triangle in the top corner.
* Toggle Maximize Pane with `CMD-SHIFT-ENTER`.
* Close the active Pane with `CMD-W`.
* You can also drag and drop panes. Click and drag a Pane’s header around a given tab, drag the Pane to the tab bar to move it to another Tab, or make it into a Tab.
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Windows" %}

* Split Panes to the right / down with `CTRL-SHIFT-D` / `CTRL-SHIFT-E` or in any direction by right-clicking on any Pane.
* Activate the Previous / Next Pane with `CTRL-SHIFT-{` / `CTRL-SHIFT-}` or by clicking a pane.
* Navigate among Split Panes with `CTRL-ALT-ARROW`, the active pane will be marked with a triangle in the top corner.
* Toggle Maximize Pane with `CTRL-SHIFT-ENTER`.
* Close the active Pane with `CTRL-SHIFT-W`.
* You can also drag and drop panes. Click and drag a Pane’s header around a given tab, drag the Pane to the tab bar to move it to another Tab, or make it into a Tab.
  {% endtab %}

{% tab title="Linux" %}

* Split Panes to the right / down with `CTRL-SHIFT-D` / `CTRL-SHIFT-E` or in any direction by right-clicking on any Pane.
* Activate the Previous / Next Pane with `CTRL-SHIFT-{` / `CTRL-SHIFT-}` or by clicking a pane.
* Navigate among Split Panes with `CTRL-ALT-ARROW`, the active pane will be marked with a triangle in the top corner.
* Toggle Maximize Pane with `CTRL-SHIFT-ENTER`.
* Close the active Pane with `CTRL-SHIFT-W`.
* You can also drag and drop panes. Click and drag a Pane’s header around a given tab, drag the Pane to the tab bar to move it to another Tab, or make it into a Tab.
  {% endtab %}
  {% endtabs %}

{% hint style="info" %}
You can quickly find all the **pane** shortcuts by using the [Command Palette](https://docs.warp.dev/terminal/command-palette). You can also remap the shortcuts to your liking. See [Custom Keyboard Shortcuts](https://docs.warp.dev/getting-started/keyboard-shortcuts#custom-keyboard-shortcuts) for more details.
{% endhint %}

### CTRL-TAB behavior

`CTRL-TAB` shortcut defaults to activate the previous / next [Tabs](https://docs.warp.dev/terminal/windows/tabs). You can configure the shortcut to cycle the most recent session, including any split panes, in **Settings** > **Features** > **Keys** > **Ctrl-Tab behavior**

## How split panes work

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Split Panes Demo
{% endembed %}

<figure><img src="https://4009768362-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FPsjNxoJ0NFCXW6rRdHH3%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-44512f81f876be15ad0a63749dc0740ddcc2e9cd%2Fsplit-panes-dragging-demo.gif?alt=media" alt=""><figcaption><p>Split Panes Drag and Drop Demo</p></figcaption></figure>


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