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How do I use tabs with the Linux "Screen" program?

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Mar 15, 202626388 views
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I'm using multiple screen windows and am wondering if it's possible to add a tabbed interface to it, with tab names and keyboard shortcuts for moving between the tabs.

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Add this to your .screenrc file: After you restart your screen, there's a status bar below showing the current tab name, and as a bonus your current host name and time -- modify them away at will if you so wish. To rename a tab, press ctrl+a A and gā€¦

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