abort-command - Abort command
abort-command (C-g)
Aborts the current command, when in trouble, this command will usually limit the damage. If you find yourself in a position where you do not want to be then this command will usually take you back to a sane state. This command rings the bell and stops keyboard macros.
Avoid re-binding this key where possible as it is used in other places.
When abort-command is invoked a warning is automatically given alerting the user, this may be an audible or a visual warning depending on the global state of the quiet(2m) mode.
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