How Do I Switch Between Tabs in Ubuntu?
Contents

Press Alt + Tab and then release Tab (but continue to hold Alt). Press Tab repeatedly to cycle through the list of available windows which appears on the screen. Release the Alt key to switch to the selected window.

How do I switch between tabs in Ubuntu terminal?

Terminal Window Tabs

  1. Shift+Ctrl+T: Open a new tab.
  2. Shift+Ctrl+W Close the current tab.
  3. Ctrl+Page Up: Switch to the previous tab.
  4. Ctrl+Page Down: Switch to the next tab.
  5. Shift+Ctrl+Page Up: Move to the tab to the left.
  6. Shift+Ctrl+Page Down: Move to the tab to the right.
  7. Alt+1: Switch to Tab 1.
  8. Alt+2: Switch to Tab 2.

How do I switch between tabs in Linux?

In linux almost every terminal support tab, for example in Ubuntu with default terminal you can press:

  1. Ctrl + Shift + T or click File / Open Tab.
  2. and you can switch between them using Alt + $ {tab_number} (*eg. Alt + 1 )
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest