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Mac OS X Terminal Tutorial: Time-Saving Keyboard Shortcuts

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Published on May 19, 2024 This response is partially generated with the help of AI. It may contain inaccuracies.

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Step-by-Step Tutorial: Mac OS X Terminal Time-Saving Keyboard Shortcuts

Moving within the Line:
- Use the arrow keys to move around within the terminal.
- Shortcut: Press Ctrl + A to move the cursor to the beginning of the line.
- Shortcut: Press Ctrl + E to move the cursor to the end of the line.
Moving by Words:
- Hold the Option key on Mac.
- Use the arrow keys to move one word at a time.
- Right arrow key while holding Option key moves to the end of the next word.
Navigating Commands:
- Hold Option key and click anywhere within the command to move the cursor to that point.
Altering Commands:
- To delete everything before the cursor, press Ctrl + U.
- To delete everything after the cursor, press Ctrl + K.
Autocompletion:
- Use the Tab key to autocomplete commands.
- Type a few letters and hit Tab to autocomplete the command.
Dragging and Dropping Folders:
- Drag a folder and drop it into the terminal to set the path.
- This eliminates the need to type the full path manually.
Navigating Command History:
- Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate through previous commands.
- To rerun a specific command, type ! followed by characters from the command.
Interactive Search for Commands:
- Press Ctrl + R to prompt for reverse search.
- Start typing to search for a specific command in the history.
Clearing the Screen:
- To clear the screen and scroll back, type clear.
- Alternatively, use Ctrl + L to clear the screen.
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By following these steps, you can efficiently navigate and utilize keyboard shortcuts within the Mac OS X Terminal for a more productive workflow.

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