Unix - Terminal Based OS Keyboard Shortcuts
Unix, a foundational OS for many modern systems, is heavily focused on terminal-based operations for advanced users and developers. Mastering Unix shortcuts enables precise control over file management, system processes, and command execution directly from the terminal. These shortcuts are essential for professionals working in programming, server management, and high-performance computing.
Basic Terminal Shortcuts
Clear the current command line
Delete the previous word in the terminal
Exit the current terminal session
Interrupt/stop the current process
Suspend the current process
Paste the last cut text
Cut everything from the cursor to the end of the line
Exchange the cursor's current position with the mark
Delete the previous character
Undo the last operation
Navigation Shortcuts
Move the cursor to the beginning of the line
Move the cursor to the end of the line
Move the cursor forward by one word
Move the cursor backward by one word
Move the cursor one character backward
Move the cursor one character forward
Delete the word after the cursor
Delete the word before the cursor
Search and History
Search through command history
Repeat the previous command
Repeat the next command in history
Clear the terminal screen
Revert all changes made to a line
Abort the current search
Miscellaneous Shortcuts
Transpose two characters
Transpose two words
Scroll down one screen
Paste the previously cut content
Resume output to the terminal after stopping it
Stop all output to the terminal
