How can I execute commands or move to other tabs without first closing the terminal executed by `:term`?

Question

I've created a new terminal by executing :tabnew +term.

How can I execute other Vim commands or move to another tab without first closing the terminal (:term)?

Currently, all input is directed to terminal.

Answer 1

In Neovim there's only one key combination not passed to the underlying terminal process. From :h terminal-input

To send input, enter Terminal-mode using any command that would enter "insert mode" in a normal buffer, such as i or :startinsert. In this mode all keys except <C-\><C-N> are sent to the underlying program. Use <C-\><C-N> to return to normal-mode.

As alternative use :h :tnoremap or mouse click.

Also note that in Vim there's also :h 'termwinkey' which defaults to <C-W>, so normally pressing <C-W>: moves keyboard focus into the command-line. However, 'termwinkey' is Vim-specific, while <C-\><C-N> is a universal combination to enter Normal mode in both Vim and Neovim.