Module 4 · Lesson 19 min
Resize mode
Resize mode (Ctrl n) changes how much space the focused pane takes. The lowercase direction keys grow the pane toward that edge; the same keys shifted (uppercase) shrink it. There's also a non-directional pair for a quick bigger/smaller that lets Zellij decide the axis.
You don't have to enter the mode for a quick adjustment. From Normal, Alt + (or Alt =) grows the focused pane and Alt - shrinks it, non-directionally. That covers most day-to-day resizing without a mode switch.
Try it yourself
Do
Shape a two-pane split
Grow and shrink a pane by direction and feel the split move.
Tick every step to confirm you did it.
Recall
Grow versus shrink
Lock in the case rule.
In Resize mode, what's the difference between pressing k and pressing K?