default keybindings request thread
aaronjanse opened this issue · comments
default keybindings request thread
Suggestion: add i3-like Alt+H and Alt+V to turn a terminal into a container and set it's split direction.
That's a good idea. Unless there are any objections, I'll include that in v1.0
(Also very subjective, but) In my practice of using i3wm I've found next hotkeys very useful:
| HOTKEY | FUNCTION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
<MOD> |
Win key | This key is universally found on dominant number of keyboards; almost never shadows any hotkeys not on Windows... |
<MOD>+Enter |
Launch new terminal, splitting by current orientation | Default split orientation is vertical line |
<MOD>+Escape |
Kill focused panel | Better then ALT+F4 (which is hard to press with one hand). ❓ should it be possible to kill last panel? |
<MOD>+<Arrow> |
Move focus in <Arrow> direction |
|
<MOD>+Shift+<Arrow> |
Move currently focused pane in <Arrow> direction |
(optional crazy idea: make new pane behind if there is no panes ahead, effectively work like split 😆) |
<MOD>+<Number> |
Switch to screen <Number> |
Will make the screen if necessary; Press same <MOD>+<Number> to return to previous screen, effectively works as quick switch between screens |
<MOD>+Shift+<Number> |
Move focused pane to screen <Number> |
Do not switch to that screen. |
<MOD>+R |
Enter RESIZE mode | Key events are not transmitted to apps inside panes |
Escape |
Exit active RESIZE mode | Will not trigger Escape behavior inside the focused pane. |
<MOD>+ <Arrow> |
Move <Arrow>-side edge in <Arrow> direction |
<Mod>+⬆ will move current pane's top edge up if possible |
<MOD>+Shift+<Arrow> |
Move <Arrow>-side edge in <Arrow>-opposite direction |
<Mod>+Shift+⬆ will move current pane's top edge down if possible |
<MOD>+Shift+R |
Reload configuration | |
<MOD>+V |
Next splits will be by vertical edge | |
<MOD>+H |
Next splits will be by horizontal edge |
Also, ALT key usage is high, so there is high chance of nasty conflicts. Think of F10 interception in Gnome's VTE-based terminals. Midnight Commander and sisters cries. Or Ctrl-O of Midnight Commander --- nano cries 😭