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errigour 06-27-2012 07:28 AM
How do I use the multi line feature of linux?
 
Some times while pasting to terminals linux will display a multiple line prompt, where can I get help on using this? Example is below, when i get that far i always have to ctrl+z or ctrl+c.

Command prompt:
Code:
$ echo "$ cat /usr/local/bin/fol
> #/usr/bin/bash
> cmd /c "start ." >> wget
>

pan64 06-27-2012 07:37 AM
you should take care about the quotes. see the man page.

suicidaleggroll 06-27-2012 08:31 AM
It's waiting for the close quote

errigour 06-27-2012 08:47 AM
whats the feature called/what do I look up help for?

ewalter 06-27-2012 08:55 AM
Multiple line prompts are usually caused when you end with a trailing \ which tells the terminal that some other thing is missing, or may be start on new line coz previous line was getting small for whatever you're typing
like cat /usr/local/bin/fol\


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