Keys in the character backend multiplexer
During emulation, if you are using a character backend multiplexer
(which is the default if you are using -nographic) then several
commands are available via an escape sequence. These key sequences all
start with an escape character, which is Ctrl+a by default, but can be
changed with -echr. The list below assumes you’re using the default.
Key Sequence |
Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl+a h |
Print this help |
Ctrl+a x |
Exit emulator |
Ctrl+a s |
Save disk data back to file (if -snapshot) |
Ctrl+a t |
Toggle console timestamps |
Ctrl+a b |
Send break (magic sysrq in Linux) |
Ctrl+a c |
Rotate between the frontends connected to the multiplexer (usually this switches between the monitor and the console) |
Ctrl+a Ctrl+a |
Send the escape character to the frontend |