How to search in man pages?

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To search in man pages, you can use the following methods:

  1. Forward Search:

    • While viewing a man page, press /, then type the search term and press Enter. This will search forward for the term.
  2. Backward Search:

    • While viewing a man page, press ?, then type the search term and press Enter. This will search backward for the term.
  3. Next Match:

    • After performing a search, press n to go to the next occurrence of the search term.
  4. Previous Match:

    • Press N to go to the previous occurrence of the search term.

These commands allow you to quickly find specific information within the man pages.

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