A beginner Linux user may find the Linux terminal usage a bit hard to grasp, especially because it relies heavily on using your arrow keys to move around. Additionally, constantly re-typing the commands, each with a slight variation, can be annoying.

However, Bash comes with many easy-to-use keyboard shortcuts and history functions that ensure efficient use of the terminal. For making effective use of time, we have put together a list of the most commonly used Bash keyboard shortcuts.

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Linux Bash Terminal Keyboard Shortcuts

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The Bash shell keyboard shortcuts work around the developer’s DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) philosophy. They help make effective use of your time by improving productivity in a fast-paced work environment.

The above cheat sheet is just the tip of an iceberg. The more you begin to explore Linux terminal commands and Bash shortcuts, the easier and more interesting Linux becomes.