Helpful terminal shortcuts

**ixion22600** · March 11th, 2014

Hello all,

I though to I should share some useful terminal shortcuts:

Ctrl + K = cut text to beginning on the line
Ctrl + U = cut text to beginning of the line
Ctrl + W = cu the word located behind the cursor
Alt + D = cat the word following the cursor
Ctrl + Y = paste cut text
Alt + Y = rotate back to previously cut text and paste it
Ctrl + D = delete character (from left to right)
Ctrl + C = delete the entire line

Ctrl + F = (cursor) forward one character
Ctrl + B = (cursor) backward one character
Alt + F = (cursor) forward one word
Alt + B = (cursor) backward one word
Ctrl + A = (cursor) beginning of line
Ctrl + E = (cursor) end of line

Ctrl + L = clear screen

Ctrl + T = switch positions of current and previous characters
Alt + T = switch positions of current and previous words
Alt + U = change current word to uppercase
Alt + L = change current word to lowercase

Please fill free to add other informations that can help us work easier with the terminal.

**whitesmith** · March 11th, 2014

Your post contains errors. For example, Ctrl-C means "kill current process," not "delete the entire line."

**vasa1** · March 11th, 2014

Also please note that lxterminal which has a menu bar will use Alt+F and Alt+T for exposing file and tab dropdown menus.

**Lars Noodén** · March 11th, 2014

Once you've gone through many lines, give ctrl-R a try.

**ixion22600** · March 11th, 2014

You're right but I was speaking about using the terminal, not about exiting a running script or application

Linux Terminal Command Reference
System Info
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Ctrl + C – Halts the current command, cancel the current operation and/or start with a fresh new line

http://community.linuxmint.com/tutorial/view/244