Filename completion with the Bourne Again SHell

To complete a file or directory name press the TAB key.

   ls -l on<TAB>line_help

If the filename is not completed enter more characters until the filename can be uniquely identified.

Directories are shown by the trailing / character.

List possible names

To list all possible names of files type ESC-?. (Press and hold down the ESC key and type a ? (question mark)).

   ls co<ESC>?
   commands.xdh  concepts.xdh  conventions/ conver_man/
   ls co

Directories are shown by the trailing / character.

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