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 informa-
tion 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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