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Selecting text in Tmux copy mode

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Mar 15, 2026140656 views
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Problem

I run Tmux in Vi mode. Vi-like navigation in copy mode works fine. However, I can't select any text. Neither v nor V switches to Vi-like text selecting mode. What am I missing? By the way, is it possible to display line numbers in copy mode? P.S.: I'm running Tmux on Mac OS with Z shell

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Fix for: Selecting text in Tmux copy mode

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Short answer: space starts selection and enter copies. For future reference, I got this from the tmux man page: Update: The command will also list any custom key bindings you have.

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