Option+T / Alt+T in Claude Code

Toggle extended thinking.

Mac

Option+T

Windows

Alt+T

Option-key shortcuts need your terminal to send Option as Meta on macOS. Source: Claude Code interactive mode docs, checked 2026-10-24.

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  • Option+O / Alt+O: Toggle fast mode.
  • Ctrl+X Ctrl+K: Stop all running background subagents (press twice to confirm).
  • Ctrl+Y: Paste the text you last deleted with Ctrl+K, Ctrl+U or Ctrl+W.

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