Since the keyboard commands for bash are the same no matter what platform you run your bsh shell on (Mac, Windows, Linux, etc.) it pays to learn a few choice command. Here's a great reference:
Read the rest of the listing at Bash Shell Keyboard Shortcuts For Linux Users.The default shell on most Linux operating systems is called Bash. There are a couple of important hotkeys that you should get familiar with if you plan to spend a lot of time at the command line. These shortcuts will save you a ton of time if you learn them.
Here is the List of Bash Shell Keyboard Shortcuts For Linux Users
- Ctrl + A - Go to the beginning of the line you are currently typing on
- Ctrl + E - Go to the end of the line you are currently typing on
- Ctrl + L - Clears the Screen, similar to the clear command
- Ctrl + U - Clears the line before the cursor position. If you are at the end of the line, clears the entire line.
- Ctrl + H - Same as backspace
- Ctrl + R - Let’s you search through previously used commands
- more, including Alt keys ...
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