How Do I Enable Autocomplete in Linux Terminal?
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How do I use autocomplete command in Linux?

Type Ctrl r and start typing any text. The first command from the history that matches your text will be shown and hitting enter will execute it. Hit ▲ (up arrow). That will bring up the last command, press it again and you will go up your command history.

How do I enable autocomplete in bash?

How to add bash auto completion in Ubuntu Linux

  1. Open the terminal application.
  2. Refresh package database on Ubuntu by running: sudo apt update.
  3. Install bash-completion package on Ubuntu by running: sudo apt install bash-completion.
  4. Log out and log in to verify that bash auto completion in Ubuntu Linux working properly.

16 июл. 2020 г.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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