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less +F file.log: Follow a log while keeping scroll-back access
Use less +F file.log to follow a log while keeping scroll-back access. It is especially handy when you live in terminals and repeat long commands.
less +F file.log
Why it helps
Use less +F file.log to follow a log while keeping scroll-back access. It is especially handy when you live in terminals and repeat long commands.
How to use it
- Open the relevant app or terminal.
- Use the shortcut or command above in the relevant context.
- Check the result; for commands that change data, test on a small example first.
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