Hot Keys
For many editing functions, the IOS CLI editor provides hot keys. The following table lists some editing shortcuts that are available.
Table 3 – Summary Of Hot Keys
Delete – Removes one character to the right of the cursor.
Backspace – Removes one character to the left of the cursor.
TAB – Finishes a partial command.
Ctrl-A – Moves the cursor to the beginning of the current line.
Ctrl-R – Redisplays a line.
Ctrl-U – Erases a line.
Ctrl-W – Erases a word.
Ctrl-Z – Ends configuration mode and returns to the EXEC.
Up Arrow – Allows user to scroll forward through former commands.
Down Arrow – Allows user to scroll backward through former commands.