iTerm2 - navigating like in a text editor

misc

If you're using iTerm2 3.5+ and ever wondered how to make navigating in text like in a text editor, then I have good news for you, because it's possible to do so. Just go into settings by pressing CMD + ., then follow the instructions in the screenshot below:

iTerm2 - navigating like in a text editor

After applying these changes, you can freely navigate like in a text editor, using Option + ← or Option + →

One more tip

If you SSH into a remote server and your session hangs, you can use "Enter + ~ + ." to exit it