^] - Switch to TELNET command mode

Entering the escape character switches you from TELNET input mode to the TELNET command mode.

^]

^] is the default setting for the escape character. After executing a valid TELNET command, you are normally returned to the input mode. If the command is not valid, TELNET remains in command mode.

The escape command allows you to select some other character instead of ] as the escape character. On executing the ? command, the TELNET command mode remains in effect. You can use the ! command to switch to BS2000 command mode or to POSIX command mode. Note that the TELNET command mode also remains in effect on executing the close command.