This blog provides you information and commands shortcuts on the following topics:

Shortcuts for entering commands Using the key to enter complete commands Console error messages Using the question mark for help enable command exit command Setup mode

Shortcuts for Entering CLI Commands

For enhance efficiency, Cisco IOS Software has some shortcuts for entering commands. Although these are great to use in the real world, when it comes time to write a vendor exam, make sure you know the full commands, not just the shortcuts.





enable = Router>enab = Router>en Router>= Router>= Router> Entering a shortened form of a command is suf- ficient as long as there is no confusion about which command you are attempting to enter. configure terminal is the same Router#is the same config t as Router#











Using the Key to Complete Commands

When you are entering a command on terminal or Putty, you can use the key to complete the command.