Using Cli Editing Features And Shortcuts; Moving The Cursor On The Command Line - Motorola RFS Series Reference Manual

1-10 Motorola RF Switch CLI Reference Guide

1.4 Using CLI Editing Features and Shortcuts

A variety of shortcuts and edit features are available. The following describe these
features:
•

Moving the Cursor on the Command Line

• Completing a Partial Command Name
• Deleting Entries
• Re-displaying the Current Command Line
• Transposing Mistyped Characters
• Controlling Capitalization
1.4.1 Moving the Cursor on the Command Line
Table 1.2 shows the key combinations or sequences to move the cursor on the command
line. Ctrl defines the Control key, which must be pressed simultaneously with its
associated letter key.
Esc supports 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. In
between a letter and its function.
Keystrokes
Left Arrow or Ctrl-B
Right Arrow or Ctrl-F
Table 1.2, bold characters bold indicate the relation
Table 1.2 Key Combinations Used to Move the Cursor
Function
Summary
Back character
Forward
character
Function Details
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 scroll back to
the system prompt and verify the beginning
of the command entry. You can press the
Ctrl-A key combination.
Moves the cursor one character to the right