Command Completion
The CLI can complete the spelling of a command or a parameter. Begin typing the command or parameter and then press the tab key. For example, at the CLI command prompt type sh:
> sh
Press the tab key. The CLI displays:
> show
If the spelling of a command or parameter is ambiguous, the CLI displays the choices that match the abbreviation. Type show i and press the tab key. The CLI displays:
> show i
interface ip ipv6 isis
> show i
The CLI displays the interface and ip keywords. Type n to select interface and press the tab key. The CLI displays:
> show in
> show interface
Type ? and the CLI displays the list of parameters for the show interface command.
> show interface
IFNAME Interface name
| Output modifiers
> Output redirection
<cr>
The CLI displays the only parameter associated with this command, the IFNAME parameter.
Last modified date: 07/10/2023