Enable mouse support

tmux

set -g mouse on

Explanation

Makes tmux friendlier for new users and for terminal emulators with good mouse support.

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Replace the default prefix with a screen-style prefix.

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Keep window numbers compact after closing windows.

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Set windows and panes to begin at 1 instead of 0.

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Apply config changes without restarting tmux.

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Place the tmux status line above panes.

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Customize the left side of the status line.

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