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I am on MAC OS X 10.11.6. In the terminal window, it is possible to select text (typically to copy and paste it) but it is impossible to select a position in the text and write from it. It is also impossible to overwrite the selected text.
Is there a good reason for such limitation in the terminal window?
Remi.b
Posted 2016-09-20T14:24:13.757
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Yes. Historically the terminal is serial terminal, which can be used with a printer or typewriter without any video device. The TTY name is also historically: TeleTYpewriter. Read more at wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_terminal
Nowadays you can use tput command to write anywhere on screen.
Ipor Sircer
Posted 2016-09-20T14:24:13.757
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you tried , arrow up to recall last commands? then highlight edit, or paste – Tony Stewart Sunnyskyguy EE75 – 2016-09-20T14:35:05.653
@TonyStewart Yes, I know arrow up and completion in bash and I am quite used to not being able to select and overwrite on the terminal. I was just curious to know where this limitation comes from. – Remi.b – 2016-09-20T15:36:02.890