Reading files

The more command

Shows a file page by page, without scrolling through the text.

Syntax

more <archivo>Try it in the terminal →

Copy-ready examples

$ more /etc/passwdView by pages

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

Typical mistakes

  • Advance with the space bar and quit with q.

Related commands

lesscathead

FAQ

How does more differ from less?

more only advances with Space; less lets you search and move both ways.

How do I quit more?

Press q.

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