The following table shows the key combinations or sequences to move the command line cursor. Ctrl defines the control key, which must be pressed simultaneously with its associated letter key. Esc means the escape key (which must be pressed first), followed by its associated letter key. Keys are not case sensitive. Specific letters are used to provide an easy way of remembering their functions. The bold characters indicate the relation between a letter and its function.
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Keystrokes |
Function Summary |
Function Details |
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Left Arrow or Ctrl-B |
Back character |
Moves the cursor one character to the left When entering a command that extends beyond a single line, press the Left Arrow or Ctrl-B keys repeatedly to move back to the system prompt. |
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Right Arrow or Ctrl-F |
Forward character |
Moves the cursor one character to the right |
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Esc- B |
Back word |
Moves the cursor back one word |
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Esc- F |
Forward word |
Moves the cursor forward one word |
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Ctrl-A |
Beginning of line |
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the command line |
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Ctrl-E |
End of line |
Moves the cursor to the end of the command line |
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Ctrl-D |
Deletes the current character |
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Ctrl-U |
Deletes text up to cursor |
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Ctrl-K |
Deletes from the cursor to end of the line |
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Ctrl-P |
Obtains the prior command from memory |
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Ctrl-N |
Obtains the next command from memory |
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Esc-C |
Converts the letter at the cursor to uppercase |
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Esc-L |
Converts the letter at the cursor to lowercase |
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Esc-D |
Deletes the remainder of a word |
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Ctrl-W |
Deletes the word up to the cursor |
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Ctrl-Z |
Returns to the root prompt |
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Ctrl-T |
Transposes the character to the left of the cursor with the character located at the cursor |
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Ctrl-L |
Clears the screen |