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Ctrl + R: Search your shell command history

Use Ctrl + R to search your shell command history. It is especially handy when you live in terminals and repeat long commands.

Ctrl + R

Why it helps

Use Ctrl + R to search your shell command history. It is especially handy when you live in terminals and repeat long commands.

How to use it

  1. Open the relevant app or terminal.
  2. Use the shortcut or command above in the relevant context.
  3. Check the result; for commands that change data, test on a small example first.
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