Useful Linux Command-Line Editing Shortcuts

Here are the most useful bash command-line shortcuts that will speed up your command typing.

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Hello, techies!

Welcome to my article on Linux command-line shortcuts, here are some shortcuts that will help you to boost or speed up your Linux command-line typing and performing operations quickly.

ShortcutDescription
Ctrl + A Jump to the beginning of command line
Ctrl + E Jump to the end of command line
Ctrl + U Clear from the cursor to the beginning of command line
Ctrl + K Clear from the cursor to the end of command line
Ctrl + LeftArrow Jump to the beginning of the previous word on the command line
Ctrl + RightArrow Jump to the end of the next word on the command line
Ctrl + R Search the history list of commands for a pattern
Ctrl + L To clear the screen
Ctrl + D To exit the bash

Thank you for reading!

Sources: Bash manual

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