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A cheatsheet for using less on the command line
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Tips for using less on the command line.

To navigate:

  • f = for next page
  • b = for previous page

To search:

  • /<query>
  • n = next match
  • p = previous match

To quit:

  • q = to quit

If you really want to deep dive, check out the man (a.k.a manual) page for less.

@sahaarnav3
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:octocat:

@karansinghnegi
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Thanks

@sojinsamuel
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Thanks ❤️

@CRowland4
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Great small resource that clarifies a lot. Thanks!

@zeeshan-123-ahmed
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Great tips for saving both time and confusion.

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