bash/gnu readline multiline command: move row up/down

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How to move one editing row up (back) or down (forward) in a multi-line command in bash/readline?

Somethnig like gj/gk in Vim.

mjturner · Accepted Answer · 2015-07-13 08:15:56Z

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I'm assuming you're using Emacs keybindings in readline (the default), in which case you can use the following:

If you prefer vi keybindings, those can be enabled by adding the following to your ~/.inputrc: set editing-mode vi

answered Jul 13, 2015 at 8:15

mjturner

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Yes, emacs mode. But it's not the answer. Ctrl+P/N goes to the previous/next command line. I am asking how to move cursor "screen width" characters back/forward so it's looks like moving one editing line up/down in a (long) multi-line command.
– Hans Ginzel
Jul 13, 2015 at 8:43
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@HansGinzel Ah, I misunderstood slightly. Unfortunately I can't see anything obvious in the readline documentation. I believe the Emacs equivalent commands would be next-logical-line and previous-logical-line but I don't think readline has anything similar.
– mjturner
Jul 13, 2015 at 9:00

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