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tmux Sessions, Windows, and Panes/Swap panes

Swap the current pane with another pane.

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Section: Windows and panes

Swap panes

bash
bash
tmux swap-pane -s :.1 -t :.2
Explanation

Helpful when reordering pane positions.

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