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The three delete shortcuts that replace mouse selection

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Moving by Word

Just like you can delete by word, you can also move by word. Instead of pressing the arrow key repeatedly:

Option +

Jump Left One Word

Moves your cursor to the beginning of the previous word.

Option +

Jump Right One Word

Moves your cursor to the end of the next word.

Practice

1

Type: echo one two three four five

2

Press Option + repeatedly to jump word by word

3

Press Option + to go back

Key Takeaway

Option + arrow keys move by word. Combined with word deletion, you can edit commands precisely without touching the mouse.