Reading files

The less command

Opens the file page by page: you can move, search and quit whenever you want.

Syntax

less <archivo>Try it in the terminal →

Most useful options

-NShows line numbers

Copy-ready examples

$ less Documentos/tareas.txtRead calmly
$ less Documentos/apuntes.txtAnother file

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • Inside, q quits, / searches and the arrows move.

Related commands

catgrephead

FAQ

How do I exit less?

Pressing q. It is every beginner's number one doubt.

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