How does the 'Ctrl+C' command interrupt a running script?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProBash Trap CommandNov, 01 2025
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The Ctrl+C command sends an interrupt signal (SIGINT) to the currently running process in the terminal. When you press Ctrl+C, the terminal generates this signal, which tells the process to terminate.

In the context of a running script, this means that the script will stop executing immediately, and control will return to the command prompt. This is useful for stopping long-running or unresponsive scripts.

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