Shared the UNIX terminal shortcut keys. These special keys you can use to stop the program processing, or resume it.
An example of a UNIX special key and its use.
Special Keys in UNIX much useful to take action when something happens.
A scenario where you made some mistake in the input command and you need to stop the further process. Then you can use the CTRL+C command. It is equal to the DELETE command.
Special Keys in UNIX much useful to take action when something happens.
A scenario where you made some mistake in the input command and you need to stop the further process. Then you can use the CTRL+C command. It is equal to the DELETE command.
Unix Keyboard Shortcuts or Special Keys.
RETURN key
The RETURN key signifies the end of a line of input. On any terminal, RETURN has a key of its own, or return may be typed by holding down the control key and typing a 'm'.
Hint: Ctrl-q Command to resume the process
CTRL-g Key
CTRL-h key
CTRL-i Key
CTRL-m Key
Hint: Ctrl-m command is equal to RETURN key in Unix systems
DELETE Key
The DELETE key stops a program/command immediately, without waiting for it to finish. DELETE can be achieved equivalently with ctrl-c.
Hint: Ctrl-c Command you can use to interrupt the process.
CTRL-s Key
Ctrl-s pauses the output and the program is suspended until you start it again.
Hint: Ctrl-s Command to pause the process
Hint: Ctrl-s Command to pause the process
CTRL-q Key
Ctrl-q resumes the program paused by ctrl-s.
Hint: Ctrl-q Command to resume the process
CTRL-g Key
Rings a bell on the terminal.
CTRL-h key
Can be used for backspace.
CTRL-i Key
Can be used for tab (eight spaces on the UNIX system).