Got multiple Terminal windows open on your Mac that you'd prefer to combine into one tabbed window? You're in luck — you can stop switching between numerous Terminal windows and organize them neatly into a single, easy-to-manage window with tabs. The Terminal app has this convenient feature built right in.

To use the merge windows function in the Terminal app on your Mac, you’ll need at least two open terminal windows. The more windows you have open, the more helpful this function becomes. But even if you just want to test it out, try opening several new Terminal windows and see how it works.

How to Combine All Terminal Windows Into One Tabbed Window

Follow these steps to bring all open Terminal windows together into one organized tabbed window:

1. Open the Terminal app and click on the “Window” menu at the top of the screen

2. Select the option labeled “Merge All Windows”

3. Every currently open Terminal window will now be combined into one window, each appearing as a separate tab

Say goodbye to cluttered desktops and hello to a neat, unified interface.

Each tab will be labeled according to the command currently running inside it. However, feel free to rename any tab to something more descriptive if you'd like. For example, you might label one as “Remote Connection” or “Local Server” for easier recognition, especially when distinguishing between different environments like local and remote shells.

You’ll find similar “Merge All Windows Into Tabs” functionality in other macOS applications too, such as Finder, Safari (which can even be assigned a custom keyboard shortcut), TextEdit, and more.

Keep in mind that if you'd prefer to view two Terminal sessions side-by-side instead, there's an alternative method using the split view feature available on Mac.

Do you often use the tab merging feature in Terminal or other apps? What’s your take on this functionality? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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