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Linux edition · 39 shortcuts
Bash Keyboard Shortcuts Poster
A printable, framed-quality poster of the essential Bash shortcuts for Linux — the keys worth keeping in view, designed to stay readable on a wall.
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A printable Bash shortcuts poster isn't published yet — the full shortcut list below is free to use in the meantime. You can also request a digital edition — a high-resolution, print-ready PDF — at any time.
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All Bash keyboard shortcuts (Linux)
The complete list of 39 Bash keyboard shortcuts for Linux, grouped by category. The poster itself features the most essential of these — the keys worth keeping in view, sized to stay readable on a wall.
History 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Reverse Search History | CtrlR |
| Previous Command in History | CtrlP |
| Next Command in History | CtrlN |
| Insert Last Argument of Previous Command | Alt. |
| Forward Search History | CtrlS |
| Beginning of History | Alt< |
| End of History | Alt> |
| Operate and Get Next | CtrlO |
Moving 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move to Beginning of Line | CtrlA |
| Move to End of Line | CtrlE |
| Move Forward One Word | AltF |
| Move Back One Word | AltB |
| Clear Screen | CtrlL |
| Move Forward One Character | CtrlF |
| Move Back One Character | CtrlB |
Editing 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Delete Character at Cursor | CtrlD |
| Transpose Characters | CtrlT |
| Transpose Words | AltT |
| Uppercase Word | AltU |
| Lowercase Word | AltL |
| Capitalize Word | AltC |
| Insert Next Character Verbatim | CtrlV |
Killing & Yanking 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Kill to End of Line | CtrlK |
| Kill to Beginning of Line | CtrlU |
| Kill Previous Word (Whitespace) | CtrlW |
| Yank (Paste Killed Text) | CtrlY |
| Kill Word Forward | AltD |
| Kill Word Backward | AltBksp |
| Yank Pop (Rotate Kill Ring) | AltY |
Control 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Edit and Execute Command in Editor | CtrlXthenCtrlE |
| Abort Current Command | CtrlG |
| Undo | Ctrl_ |
| Revert Line | AltR |
| Insert Comment | Alt# |
Macros 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Start Keyboard Macro | CtrlXthen( |
| End Keyboard Macro | CtrlXthen) |
| Call Last Keyboard Macro | CtrlXthenE |
Completion 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Complete | Tab |
| List Possible Completions | Alt? |
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Frequently asked questions
- Does the poster include every Bash shortcut?
- Bash has 39 keyboard shortcuts in total — the complete list is free to read on this page. The poster features the most essential ones, curated to stay readable on a wall.
- Can I print it at home?
- Yes. The digital download is a high-resolution 300 DPI file you can print at home or at any print shop, in standard frame sizes.
- Does it cover both Mac and Windows?
- We sell separate Mac and Windows editions so every key matches your keyboard exactly. This page is the Windows edition.
- Is this an official Bash product?
- No. This is an unofficial reference poster and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bash. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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