Press Ctrl-U or Ctrl-X.

Delete all characters from the cursor to the beginning of the command

 

line.

 

 

Press Ctrl-W.

Delete the word to the left of the cursor.

 

 

Press Esc D.

Delete from the cursor to the end of the word.

 

 

3.8.5 Scrolling Down a Line or a Screen

When using a command that list more information than will fill on the screen, the prompt --More-- is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Whenever the More prompt is displayed, use the following keystrokes to view the next line or screen:

Keystrokes

Purpose

 

 

Press the Return key.

Scroll down one line.

Press the Spacebar.

Scroll down one screen.

 

 

3.8.6 Redisplaying the Current Command Line

If you are entering a command and the system suddenly sends a message to your screen, you can easily recall your current command line entry. To do so, use the following command:

Keystrokes

Purpose

 

 

Press Ctrl-L or Ctrl-R.

Redisplay the current command line.

 

 

3.8.7 Transposing Mistyped Characters

If you have mistyped a command entry, you can transpose the mistyped characters by using the following command:

Keystrokes

Purpose

 

 

Press Ctrl-T.

Transpose the character to the left of the cursor with the character

 

located at the cursor.

 

 

3.8.8 Controlling Capitalization

You can toggle between uppercase and lowercase letters with simple keystroke sequences. To do so, use the following command:

Keystrokes

Purpose

 

 

Press Esc C.

Capitalize at the cursor. Press Esc C or Alt-Cagain to return to

 

lowercase letters.

 

 

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