# Command Syntax and Keywords

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The command line is an essential way of communication between the console and its operator. 

Using keywords, special characters, and numerical identifiers is how the operator tells the console what to do. 

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|                                                  | Depending on the use case, most commands can be executed using the [Please key](/grandma3/2-4/key_please/) or Enter. It does not matter if you type them in the command line or use keys.  |

The basic syntax looks as follows:

\[Function]\[Object]

### Example

- To delete sequence 1, type:

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| ![](/img/grandma3/2-4/icon_commandline-input_logo_v2-0-a59235.png) | User name\[Fixture]>Delete Sequence 1 |

 

- Or use the keys in the command section of the console and press:

Delete + Sequ + 1

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## Keywords

The keywords that are mostly used have their own corresponding keys. 

For more information on the multiple functions of the keys see [Keys](/grandma3/2-4/keys/).

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|                                                  | All keywords can be entered in the command line using the internal or any other connected keyboard.   |

To view the commands issued to the console, tap MA in the left corner of the command line. 

The **Command Line History** opens.

For more information on the usage of the command line in detail see [Command Line](/grandma3/2-4/ws_ui_command_line/).

## Subtopics

- [Syntax Rules](/grandma3/2-4/csk_syntax_rules/)
- [Hierarchical Structure of Objects](/grandma3/2-4/csk_parent_child/)
- [General Keywords](/grandma3/2-4/csk_general_keywords/)
- [Next Previous Concept](/grandma3/2-4/csk_next_previous_concept/)
- [Option Keywords](/grandma3/2-4/option_keywords/)
- [Advanced Use of Command Line Syntax](/grandma3/2-4/extended_command_line/)