How to Use Special Keys in UNIX
UNIX operating system has some special keys. These you can use to interrupt the program processing or to resume it. The file management and keys totally different in UNIX kinds of operating systems.
An example of a UNIX special key and its use.
Special Keys in UNIX much useful to take action when something happens.
1. Why You Need Program Interruption in UNIX.
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.
2. List of UNIX 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'.
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 …
An example of a UNIX special key and its use.
Special Keys in UNIX much useful to take action when something happens.
1. Why You Need Program Interruption in UNIX.
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.
2. List of UNIX 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'.
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 …
