[PDF] bash complete command manual

How do I use bash complete?

Bash completion is a bash function that allows you to auto complete commands or arguments by typing partially commands or arguments, then pressing the [Tab] key.
This will help you when writing the bash command in terminal.

How to set autocomplete in bash?

Enable Bash Auto Completion on CentOS Linux

What is autocomplete in bash?

The programmable completion feature in Bash permits typing a partial command, then pressing the [Tab] key to auto-complete the command sequence. [1] If multiple completions are possible, then [Tab] lists them all.

What is autocomplete in bash?

Most people are familiar with the default Bash completion functionality. You start typing a command, hit Tab, and the command gets automatically completed.
If there are multiple commands that match what you typed so far, you can hit Tab two times, and Bash displays a list of all possible completions.