VMS - Line editing tips

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Last updated: Sept 01, 2015Version comment

Description

Some tips for line editing: switch between insert/overstrike mode, go to end of line, go to beginning of line, etc...

Step-by-step guide

 

Switch the terminal to insert or overstrike mode

MethodDescription

$ SET TERMINAL /INSERT

Sets the terminal to insert mode. This feature allows you to insert characters when editing command lines. The default mode is overstrike, which allows you to type over the current character when editing a command line. Press Ctrl/A to switch from one mode to the other.

$ SET TERMINAL /OVERSTRIKE

Sets the terminal to overstrike mode. This feature allows you to type over the current character when you are editing a command line. Set your terminal to insert mode if you want to insert characters when editing command lines. Press Ctrl/A to switch from one mode to the other.
Press CTRL + AToggle between insert and overstrike modes

Go to end or beginning of line


  • Place cursor at end of line: CTRL + E   (mnemonic: E for End)

  • Place cursor at beginning of line: CTRL + H   (mnemonic: H for Home)

HP OpenVMS DCL Dictionary - SET TERMINAL command


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