Terminator is one of the best applications for linux operating system users as it provides the utility to having multiple terminal tabs under one window. Raspberry Pi lacks this feature of having multiple terminals under one window and is desired by most of the users. For that users must install a third-party application called terminator, which other than providing a multi tab option also has the feature of splitting the terminal window in two tabs.
Installing Terminator on Raspberry Pi
The process for installing terminator on Raspberry Pi is quite easy, so follow the steps given below:
Step 1: Update the apt packages by executing the command below:
Step 2: Next execute the following command to install terminator application:
Step 3: Now open the terminator from the desktop by going into system tools:
So, this is how you can install terminator on Raspberry and enjoy multitasking.
Using Terminator in Raspberry Pi
To use terminator, you must remember the shortcuts to open new terminal windows and split them. The table below shows the shortcuts and their functionality:
| Shortcuts | Description |
| Ctrl+Alt+T | Opens the new terminal window |
| Ctrl +Alt+E | Split the windows vertically |
| Ctrl +Alt+ Left | Move the whole terminal block to left |
| Ctrl +Alt+ Right | Move the whole terminal block to Right |
| Ctrl+Alt+ Up | Maximize the whole terminal window |
| Ctrl+Alt+ Down | Minimize the whole terminal window |
| Ctrl+Alt+ X | Rename the terminal tab |
| Shift+Ctrl+ X | Maximize the selected terminal by minimizing the other tabs |
Remember that to use the terminal for multitasking the only way is to use the shortcut keys mentioned above.
How to Uninstall Terminator from Raspberry Pi
If for any reason you no longer require terminator application on raspberry Pi, then use the following command to remove the terminator in the built-in terminal:
Conclusion
Terminator is a terminal application which allows Raspberry Pi users to open multiple terminal tabs under one tab, and a bunch of more stuff as well. It is best for the users who are always using multiple tabs of the terminal as it brings all the tabs under one window, and you can split the window as well to work simultaneously on two or more tabs. Terminator can be installed by using the apt packages manager of Raspberry Pi.
