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How do I type a TAB character in jshell?

In jshell, typing the TAB key on my keyboard serves as both auto-completion, as well as lets you see a short view of the documentation.

How do I type a literal TAB character in jshell?

Sometimes, when writing some simple streaming code (java.util.stream.Stream), I want to indent lines so that I can quickly see how nested into the pipeline that I am.

Solution

  • Jshell will accept most of Linux shell key combinations so Ctrl + v and then TAB will insert a literal tab.
    More shortcuts.

    jshell> String a = "a   b";
a ==> "a\tb"

    Tested on Bash.