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+# split panes using | and -
+unbind '"'
+unbind %
+bind | split-window -h
+bind - split-window -v
+
+# reload config
+bind r source-file ~/.tmux.conf
+
+# switch panes using Alt-arrow without prefix
+bind -n M-Left select-pane -L
+bind -n M-Right select-pane -R
+bind -n M-Up select-pane -U
+bind -n M-Down select-pane -D
+
+# Enable mouse control (clickable windows, panes, resizable panes)
+set -g mouse on