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Bash command: less
The less command is a way to easily view files. Similar to the more command but with easier navigation.
Usage
less <file name>
Commonly used options:
- Typically less is used with no options
Examples
View the /etc/hosts file
less /etc/hosts
Options used while viewing a file
q- Exit viewing.shift^g- Navigate to the bottom of the file.g- Navigate to the top of the file./- Search down from current screen. Note you have to type some text and hit enter to complete the search.?- Search up from current screen.n- Used while searching to go to the next result. This works while searching up and down the file.
More Information
- Run
man lessfor further details on the less command. - Wikipedia