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Using the more pager

Using the more pager

To display a file use the command:

   more filename

This will display the first screenful of the file. The prompt --More--(nn%) is given in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.

You can now use one of the following commands:

space bar Display next screenful of text. <RETURN> Display next line of text. q Exit from more: this can be done at any time. d Scroll forwards about half a screenful of text. b Skip backwards one screenful of text. h Display a list of commands (help).