1.3. Function keys
In addition to the return key there are a number of function keys that are used in the CLI.
Backspace Delete the character to the left of the cursor.
Tab Complete current word.
Ctrl-A or Home Move the cursor to the beginning of the line.
Ctrl-B or Left Arrow Move the cursor one character to the left.
Ctrl-C Clear line or cancel page view if more than one page of
information is shown.
Ctrl-D or Delete Delete the character to the right of the cursor.
Ctrl-E or End Move the cursor to the end of the line.
Ctrl-F or Right Arrow Move the cursor one character to the right.
Ctrl-K Delete from the cursor to the end of the line.
Ctrl-N or Down Arrow Show the next entry in the command history.
Ctrl-P or Up Arrow Show the previous entry in the command history.
Ctrl-T Transpose the current and the previous character.
Ctrl-U Delete from the cursor to the beginning of line.
Ctrl-W Delete word backwards.
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