When [control] + [N] key use?

[Katsu39]

Hello all;

This question is related with "What does the character code "^N"'s mean?".
The problem had been fixed. but I have a question about the apecial key, which is [control key] + [some key]? For example [control] +[N] or [control] + [V] something like a that.

How can we use them? and When?

Best Regards;

Katsu

[Jeroen Peereboom · Accepted solution]

Katsu,

the question seems a bit strange, but I'll give it a try.

In application programs (graphical or 'pseudo' graphical (text windows, menu based) one may or may not use special keys. It all depends on the program being run.
For example, if you start the system admin tool sam in text mode (type the following:
unset DISPLAY
sam &
)
several Ctrl-keys are used for navigation.

On the command line the shell you use interprets your keystrokes. The shell uses an 'editor' mode which may be 'vi' or 'emacs'. Vi doesn't use that much Ctrl-keys, although Ctrl-V (^V in short) is used to input special characters (mostly Ctrl-chars). Emacs does use Ctrl-keys for navigation.

So the answer is: it all depends on the context you're in. Hope this helps

JP.

[Katsu39]

Hello Jeroen

Thank you for your replaying to me.
I had made a big misuderstanding.
Yes, I usualy use the navigation key, which are [Control]+[C] or [Control]+[S]or [Q] something like a that.
I had been ashamed after I red your reply.
hahaha ;;
Thanks anyway.

Regards;

Katsu