.tmux.conf

# beginnings of a tmux configuration
# references
#
# https://www.golinuxcloud.com/tmux-config/#tmux_configuration_file_tmuxconf


# Setting the prefix from C-b to C-a
# the bind immediately following allows C-a to be sent to the application
# by hitting the prefix twice
set -g prefix C-a
bind C-a send-prefix

# Free the original Ctrl-b prefix keybinding
unbind C-b

#setting the delay between prefix and command
set -s escape-time 5

# Set the base index for windows to 1 instead of 0
set -g base-index 1

# Set the base index for panes to 1 instead of 0
set -g pane-base-index 1

# Set bind key to reload configuration file
bind r source-file ~/.tmux.conf \; display "Reloaded!"

# splitting panes with | and -
bind | split-window -h
bind - split-window -v

# Enable mouse support
set -g mouse on

# set the status line's colors
set -g status-style fg=white,bg=blue