Linux commands: less#

Basic Usage#

To view the content of a file, use the following command:

less filename

Navigating in less#

• Press Space to move to the next page.
• Press b to move to the previous page.
• Press q to quit.

Searching in less#

To search for a string within the file, press / followed by the search term and press Enter.

Conclusion#

The less command is a powerful tool for viewing and navigating large files in Linux. It provides a convenient way to browse through file content.