There are several keyboard shortcuts available: Ctrl-Shift-E: Split the view vertically. Ctrl-Shift-O: Split the view horizontally. Ctrl-Shift-P: Focus be active on the previous view. Ctrl-Shift-N: Focus be active on the next view. Ctrl-Shift-W: Close the view where the focus is on. Ctrl-Shift-Q: Exit terminator. Ctrl-Shift-X: Enlarge active window Ctrl-Alt-W: Edit window title