CentOS Linux Server Guide

Centos Linux Command Line Operation

Automatic Word Completion

 

When you are in shell, you can speed up your typing speed by using <TAB> key.

 

For files, folders and directories

  • When <TAB> key is pressed, any names and files starting with the given string will be completed by the system automatically.

  • For multiple files, folder or directories that has names starting with the given string, pressing <TAB> key twice will list down all those matched files or commands.

  • If there are no matched of any command, files or folders. Then, the automatic word completion will not shown

For commands

  • When <TAB> key is pressed, any command starting with the given string will be completed by the system automatically.

  • For multiple commands  that  starting with the given string, pressing <TAB> key twice will list down all those matched files or commands.

  • If there are no matched of any command, files or folders. Then, the automatic word completion will not shown, a 'ting' sound will buzzed.

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