Shortcut keys in bash --------------------- C-a : beginning of line [C = Ctrl key] C-e : end of line [M = Meta/ Alt key] M-b : backward-word M-f : forward-word C-k : cut to end of line C-u : cut backwards to beginning of line C-w : cut backwards one word C-y : yank cut text C-t : transpose character under cursor and before cursor M-t : transpose word under cursor and word before M-u : convert word after cursor to uppercase M-l : convert word after cursor to lowercase M-c : convert word after cursor to mixed case C-l : clear screen C-_ : undo last action C-r : reverse search in history with completion as you type (even searches through different arguments)