//View Tip #387
» Check low space
» .. revisited
» Manipulate Bash sockets using /dev/tcp
» Changing file extensions
dankilman
Otheus
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To delete a word on a bash command line, hit ESC then backspace.
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dankilman#1
I believe ALT + Backspace also does the job
Posted 2008-10-26 12:53:32
OtheusWhat? You don't use vi-editing mode? Edit your input preferences:
echo set editing-mode vi >>~/.inputrc
Now you can hit ESC and then "dB". Hit "i" or "a" to start typing again.
echo set editing-mode vi >>~/.inputrc
Now you can hit ESC and then "dB". Hit "i" or "a" to start typing again.
Posted 2008-11-13 11:43:05