How do I get the numpad to work in vim using iterm2 on osx with term=xterm?

Question

My numpad works in iterm2 (bash), but it inserts characters instead of numbers in insert mode for vim.

How can I get vim to recognise the correct escape codes.

I have tried editing the escape codes as suggested here without any luck: http://code.google.com/p/iterm2/issues/detail?id=702

J0hnG4lt · Accepted Answer · 2016-10-17T10:14:39.973

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Looks like the answer is to go into Preferences->Profiles->Keys and load preset of: "xterm with Numeric Keypad".

edited Oct 17 '16 at 10:14

answered Mar 13 '13 at 10:23

J0hnG4lt

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I didn't have this preset, so in [my answer](http://superuser.com/a/939832/121441) I explained how you can add these shortcuts yourself. – gitaarik Jul 13 '15 at 09:05
It appears that the preset no longer exists in iTerm 2.1.1 – scarver2 Aug 14 '15 at 17:28
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Recently did a new OS install. The preset is still there in iTerm 2.1.1. – J0hnG4lt Oct 02 '15 at 16:10
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Works in iTerm 2.1.4 too, though I also had to add a new shortcut to insert hex key code 0xd for NumPad's Enter key to work. (Weirdly not detected as the Num-⏎ key already registered, but as ⏎ on its own, when set up.) – ecmanaut Feb 23 '16 at 19:34
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Works for me. I'm using iTerm2 Build 2.1.4. – KLaw Apr 20 '16 at 15:48
Latest beta, preset's gone (again?). – J0hnG4lt Mar 29 '19 at 10:19

score 22 · Answer 2 · edited Mar 18 '15 at 19:42

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For me the solution was disabling VT100 Application Keypad-Mode in Preferences > Profiles > Advanced.

edited Mar 18 '15 at 19:42

Rob Johansen

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answered Oct 28 '14 at 16:46

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This solution works only on the native terminal, but not with iTerm – crazyGuy Dec 16 '15 at 09:36

score 14 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 13 '15 at 09:02

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You can add global keyboard shortcuts in Preferences -> Keys and map the numpad characters to "Send Text" actions to send the text they are supposed to send.

answered Jul 13 '15 at 09:02

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For the `Enter` key, choose the `Send Hex Codes` action and enter `0x0D`. – scarver2 Aug 14 '15 at 17:34

score 8 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 12 '14 at 10:34

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but it removes some colors in my vim.

if you just need it some times, just type:

:set term=ansi

in VIM

Best regards

answered Jan 12 '14 at 10:34

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How do I get the numpad to work in vim using iterm2 on osx with term=xterm?

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