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Helpful bash/emacs keyboard shortcuts
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bash_kb_shortcuts.md
Shortcut Action
Ctrl + a Move cursor to beginning of line
Ctrl + e Move cursor to end of line
Ctrl + u Delete characters on line before cursor
Ctrl + k Delete characters on line after cursor
Ctrl + w Delete word in front of cursor
Alt + d Delete word after cursor
Alt + f Move cursor forward one word
Alt + b Move cursor back one word
Ctrl + r Search history
Ctrl + g Escape search history
Ctrl + l Clear screen
Ctrl + p Cycle through previous commands
Ctrl + n Cycle through next commands
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