[SOLVED] How do I use the multi line feature of linux?

errigour · 06-27-2012, 07:28 AM

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\