To obtain a list
of keywords
with a brief
functional
description:
Type
help
at the prompt.
To obtain a list
of available
options:
Type a keyword and then type a space and a
?
.
To obtain a list
of partial
keywords using
a partial
keyword:
Type a partial keyword and then type a
?
.
Example
The following is an example of typing
ip ?
at the prompt:
Dell(conf)#ip ?
igmp Internet Group Management Protocol
route Establish static routes
telnet Specify telnet options
When entering commands, you can take advantage of the following timesaving features:
• The commands are not case-sensitive.
• You can enter partial (truncated) command keywords. For example, you can enter
int gig int
interface
for the
interface gigabitethernet interface
command.
• To complete keywords in commands, use the TAB key.
• To display the last enabled command, use the up Arrow key.
• Use either the Backspace key or Delete key to erase the previous character.
• To navigate left or right in the Dell Networking OS command line, use the left and right Arrow keys.
The shortcut key combinations at the Dell Networking OS command line are as follows:
Key Combination
Action
CNTL-A
Moves the cursor to the beginning of the command line.
CNTL-B
Moves the cursor back one character.
CNTL-D
Deletes the character at the cursor.
CNTL-E
Moves the cursor to the end of the line.
CNTL-F
Moves the cursor forward one character.
CNTL-I
Completes a keyword.
CNTL-K
Deletes all the characters from the cursor to the end of the command line.
CNTL-L
Re-enters the previous command.
CNTL-N
Returns to the more recent commands in the history buffer after recalling
commands with Ctrl-P or the up Arrow key.
CNTL-P
Recalls commands, beginning with the last command.
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