Can configure the alt (option)-key behavior in your iTerm2 profile. Left/Right Option Key Acts As It is common to use a modifier to send so-called "meta keys"

Can configure the alt (option)-key behavior in your iTerm2 profile. Left/Right Option Key Acts As It is common to use a modifier to send so-called "meta keys". For most users, selecting "+Esc" here is the right choice. The "Meta" option sets the high bit of the input character, and is not compatible with modern systems. http://www.iterm2.com/#/section/documentation http://www.iterm2.com/#/section/documentation