Following keys combinations are very useful while working with Cisco IOS Command Line Interface (CLI)
Key Combination |
Purpose |
CTRL-A |
Cursor moves to the "Beginning" of the Line. |
CTRL-E |
Cursor moves to the “End” of the line |
CTRL-B |
Cursor moves back "Back One Character". (or Left Arrow) |
CTRL-F |
Cursor moves forward "Back One Character". (or Right Arrow) |
ESCAPE-B |
Cursor moves "Backward to the Beginning of the Next Word". |
ESCAPE-F |
Cursor moves "Forward to the Beginning of the Next Word". |
CTRL-U |
Erases the line completely |
CTRL-W |
Erases the word the cursor is under |
CTRL-Z |
Move from Configuration mode back to Privilege EXEC mode |
CTRL-D |
Delete |