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In iTerm2, ⌘W will close the current shell. In Vim, Ctrl W, by default, sets you up for a window command (e.g., Ctrl Wh moves to the window on the left, etc.)

I am new to using a Mac and haven't got completely used to the Command key, yet. As such, I am regularly closing my terminal session accidentally. (Fortunately, I'm running tmux, so my session is preserved, but it's nonetheless getting pretty annoying!)

Is there a way to change keyboard shortcuts in iTerm2? I realise it's probably unlikely and easier to change the Vim keybindings, but I don't want to change what I'm used to.

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Just tested this in Yosemite. If you re-map the keyboard shortcut for "Close" in the System > Keyboard > Shortcuts, then that changes the ⌘+W behavior.

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  • This still works in macOS 12 Monterey!
    – Carl Walsh
    Commented Dec 7, 2022 at 22:14

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