When you enter commands, they are first processed by a utility that enables history, aliases, and other features. For help on aliasing, see "help alias", also see "help history". Here is a list of other features: Command issued Effect. ^sub^stit The string "sub" is replaced by "stit" in the previous command, then executed. <cmd>\ <cmd> is stored, and appended with the next command issued. Unless the environmental variable "no_build" is set. ~? Print help in command building mode. %% Repeat previous command. %<num> Repeat <num>'th last command. %<num> Repeat <num>'th command in history list. %<num>^sub^stit History substitution. %<string> Repeat last command beginning with <string>. (See "help history").