| ----- Esc ----- | |
|---|---|
| Quick change directory | Esc + c |
| Quick change directory history | Esc + c and then Esc + h |
| Quick change directory previous entry | Esc + c and then Esc + p |
| Command line history | Esc + h |
| Command line previous command | Esc + p |
| View change | Esc + t |
| Print current working directory in command line | Esc + a |
| Switch between background command line and MC | Ctrl + o |
| Search/Go to directory in active panel | Esc + s / Ctrl + s |
| Open same working directory in the inactive panel | Esc + i |
| Open parent working directory in the inactive panel | Esc + o |
| Go to top of directory in active pane | Esc + v / Esc + g |
| Go to bottom of directory in active pane | Esc + j / Ctrl + c |
| Go to previous directory | Esc + y |
| Search pop-up | Esc + ? |
| ----- Ctrl ----- | |
|---|---|
| Copy panel's path to command line | Ctrl + x + p |
| Refresh active panel | Ctrl + r |
| Selecting files and directories | Ctrl + t |
| Switch active <-> inactive panels | Ctrl + i |
| Switch active <-> inactive panels content | Ctrl + u |
| Execute command / Open a directory | Ctrl + j |
| ----- F ----- | |
|---|---|
| F1 | help |
| F2 | user menu |
| F3 | read file / open directory |
| F4 | edit file |
| F5 | copy file or direcotry |
| F6 | move file or directory |
| F7 | create directory |
| F8 | delete file / directory |
| F9 | open menu bar |
| F10 | exit MC |