Shortcuts are designed to help shorten the time required to perform frequently used commands or actions. In the sections below, we have listed keyboard shortcut keys that can be performed by pressing two or more keys at once. We have also listed command line shortcut keys that can be typed at the shell.
Keyboard shortcut keys
Command line shortcuts
You may find the following command line shortcuts helpful. You may also want to try using the alias command, which lets you create shortcuts for long or frequently-used commands.
- Keyboard shortcut keys
- Command line shortcuts
Not all of the following shortcut keys are universally compatible with every variant of Unix and Linux. Some of these shortcut keys are designed for use in a terminal environment, while others are for use in a desktop environment.
Not all of the following command line shortcuts are universally compatible with every variant of Unix and Linux.
