How to split the terminal into more than one “view”

You can do it in screen the terminal multiplexer. To split vertically: ctrl a then |. To split horizontally: ctrl a then S (uppercase ‘s’). To unsplit: ctrl a then Q (uppercase ‘q’). To switch from one to the other: ctrl a then tab Note: After splitting, you need to go into the new region and start a new session via ctrl a then c before you can use that area. EDIT, basic screen usage: New terminal: ctrl a then c. Next terminal: ctrl a then space. Previous terminal: ctrl a then backspace. N’th terminal ctrl a then [n]. (works for n∈{0,1…9}) Switch between terminals using list: ctrl a then " (useful when more than 10 terminals) Send ctrl a to the underlying terminal ctrl a then a.