Unix Special Keys That Improve Productivity
Shared the UNIX terminal shortcut keys. These special keys you can use to stop the program processing, or resume it.
Special Keys in UNIX much useful to take action when something happens.
An example of a UNIX special key and its use.
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).
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