tl;dr: This is a short practical post on how to move words forward and backward in iTerm2.

Identify key mappings 🔗

This is where we will find all key mappings of iTerm2.

Go to your iTerm2 settings -> Click on profiles -> Identify your profile -> Click on Keys -> Then Key Mappings.

Jump forward words 🔗

In the key mappings section, find the ⌥ → action -> Double click. Set the following:

• Keyboard Shortcut: Keep ⌥ →
• Action: Send Escape Sequence
• Esc+: f

Click on OK. You can jump words forward with ⌥ →

Jump backward words 🔗

In the key mappings section, find the ⌥ ← action -> Double click. Set the following:

• Keyboard Shortcut: Keep ⌥ ←
• Action: Send Escape Sequence
• Esc+: b

Click on OK. You can jump words backward with ⌥ ←