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Chapter 6      Using the Command-Line Interface
Using Editing Features
Editing Command Lines That Wrap
You can use a wrap-around feature for commands that extend beyond a single line on the screen. When 
the cursor reaches the right margin, the command line shifts ten spaces to the left. You cannot see the 
first ten characters of the line, but you can scroll back and check the syntax at the beginning of the 
command. 
To scroll back to the beginning of the command entry, press Ctrl-B or the left arrow key repeatedly. You 
can also press Ctrl-A to immediately move to the beginning of the line.
Note The arrow keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s.
Delete entries if you make a mistake 
or change your mind.
Delete or Backspace Erase the character to the left of the cursor.
Ctrl-D Delete the character at the cursor.
Ctrl-K Delete all characters from the cursor to the end of the 
command line.
Ctrl-U or Ctrl-X Delete all characters from the cursor to the beginning of 
the command line.
Ctrl-W Delete the word to the left of the cursor.
Esc D Delete from the cursor to the end of the word.
Capitalize or lowercase words or 
capitalize a set of letters.
Esc C Capitalize at the cursor.
Esc L Change the word at the cursor to lowercase.
Esc U Capitalize letters from the cursor to the end of the word.
Designate a particular keystroke as 
an executable command, perhaps as a 
shortcut.
Ctrl-V or Esc Q
Scroll down a line or screen on 
displays that are longer than the 
terminal screen can display.
Note The More prompt appears for 
output that has more lines 
than can be displayed on the 
terminal screen, including 
show command output. You 
can use the Return and 
Space bar keystrokes 
whenever you see the 
More 
prompt. 
Return Scroll down one line.
Space Scroll down one screen.
Redisplay the current command line 
if the access point/bridge suddenly 
sends a message to your screen.
Ctrl-L or Ctrl-R Redisplay the current command line.
1. The arrow keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s.
Table 6-5 Editing Commands Through Keystrokes (continued)
Capability Keystroke Purpose