4.3. Other Key combinations
GNU/Linux shells have many shortcut keys which you can use to speed up your work, below is a rough list of some (also see
CTRL-R
in the history section of the commands, over here, Section 4.2).
- CTRL-D
the “end-of-file” (EOF) key combination can be used to quickly log out of any terminal.
CTRL-D
is also used in programs such as “at” to signal that you have finished typing your commands (the EOF command).
- CTRL-Z
key combination is used to stop a process. It can be used to put something in the background temporarily.
For example, if you were editing a file with vim or emacs just press
CTRL-Z
to regain control of the terminal do what you want and then type fg to bring it back.
For further information please see Section 9.3.
 | If fg doesn't work |
|---|
| | If fg doesn't work you may need to type jobs and then fg job_name or fg job_number |
- CTRL-A
and
CTRL-E
These key combinations are used for going to the start and end of the line on the command line. Use
CTRL-A
to jump to the start of the line, and
CTRL-E
to jump to the end of the line.
- CTRL-K
This key combination can be used to cut or delete what is currently in front of the cursor.
- CTRL-Y
This key combination can be used to paste the last thing you deleted (using
CTRL-K
or
CTRL-W
).
- CTRL-W
This key combination can be used to cut or delete the entire line that has being typed.
