man readline for details on .inputrc # the config of your SSH client means this may not work with your client, either change the escapes or fix your client. ~/.inputrc # Home "\e[71": beginning-of-line # End "\e[79": end-of-line # Delete "\e[83": forward-backward-delete-char # Excercises for reader :-) # "": forward-word # "": backward-word # "": backward-delete-word # "": kill-whole-line