Maximize xterm via bash script

Question

I have found this answer providing how to manipulate the current xterm window's dimensions, ie:

echo -ne "\e[8;30;30t"

How can I modify this to maximize the window (xterm's alt + enter shortcut)?

Also, where do I find more info on these xterm command line modifiers?

UPDATE:

See multiple solutions below for both maximize and full screen (without title and borders)

Take a look at xdotool, I'd use that method to do so. What you need should be in here: unix.stackexchange.com/a/6001/7453 — slm
– slm ♦, Commented Nov 2, 2013 at 0:14

Uwe · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-02 00:23:47Z

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The commands are

echo -ne '\e[9;1t'

to maximize and

echo -ne '\e[9;0t'

to restore the original size. It's described in the xterm control sequences documentation.

answered Nov 2, 2013 at 0:23

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ljs.dev · Accepted Answer · 2013-11-02 00:27:45Z

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The supplied answer from Uwe did not work for me, but this did:

echo -ne "\e[10;2;t"

answered Nov 2, 2013 at 0:27

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