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Ctrl+G

Ctrl+G opens the current prompt in your external editor, as set by the $VISUAL or $EDITOR environment variable. This is useful for writing long, multi-line prompts with your usual editing tools. When you save and close the editor, the text returns to the composer.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

• @official@CLI interactive shortcuts