Using the Command-Line Interface
Recalling Commands
To recall commands from the history buffer, perform one of the actions listed in this table. These actions are
optional.
Note
The arrow keys function only on ANSI-compatible terminals such as VT100s.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. Ctrl-P or use the up arrow key
2. Ctrl-N or use the down arrow key
3. show history
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Step 1
Ctrl-P or use the up arrow key
Step 2
Ctrl-N or use the down arrow key
Step 3
show history
Example:
Controller# show history
Disabling the Command History Feature
The command history feature is automatically enabled. You can disable it for the current terminal session or
for the command line. This procedure is optional.
SUMMARY STEPS
1. terminal no history
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Purpose
Recalls commands in the history buffer, beginning with the most recent command.
Repeat the key sequence to recall successively older commands.
Returns to more recent commands in the history buffer after recalling commands
with Ctrl-P or the up arrow key. Repeat the key sequence to recall successively
more recent commands.
Lists the last several commands that you just entered in privileged EXEC mode.
The number of commands that appear is controlled by the setting of the terminal
history global configuration command and the history line configuration
command.
Interface Configuration Guide, Cisco IOS XE Release 3E (Cisco WLC 5700 Series)
Configuring the Command History
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