44 Using the Command-Line Interface
Keyboard Shortcuts
The following keyboard shortcuts are available for entering and editing CLI commands:
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl+A
Ctrl+B or Left Arrow key
Ctrl+C
Ctrl+D
Ctrl+E
Ctrl+F or Right Arrow key
Ctrl+K
Ctrl+L or Ctrl+R
Ctrl+N or Down Arrow key
Ctrl+P or Up Arrow key
Ctrl+U or Ctrl+X
Ctrl+W
Esc B
Esc D
Delete key or Backspace key
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Function
Jumps to the first character of the command line.
Moves the cursor back one character.
Escapes and terminates prompts and tasks.
Deletes the character at the cursor.
Jumps to the end of the current command line.
Moves the cursor forward one character.
Deletes from the cursor to the end of the command line.
Repeats the current command line on a new line.
Enters the next command line in the history buffer.
Enters the previous command line in the history buffer.
Deletes characters from the cursor to the beginning of the
command line.
Deletes the last word typed.
Moves the cursor back one word.
Deletes characters from the cursor forward to the end of the
word.
Erases mistake made during command entry. Reenter the
command after using this key.