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#linux #cli Command line editing shortcuts
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command-line-shortcuts.txt
-- From http://stackoverflow.com/a/16687377
Clean up the line: You can use Ctrl+U to clear up to the beginning if cursor is at end.
Clean up the line: Ctrl+K to wipe the current line in the terminal if cursor is at beginning
Cancel the current command/line: Ctrl+C.
Recall the deleted command: Ctrl+Y
Go at the beginning of the line: Ctrl+A
Go at the end of the line: Ctrl+E
Remove the forward words for example, if you are middle of the command: Ctrl+K
Remove characters on the left, until the beginning of the word: Ctrl+W
To clear your entire command prompt: Ctrl + L
Toggle between the start of line and current cursor position: Ctrl + XX
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