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Make 'less' behave like 'tail -f'.

Terminal - Make 'less' behave like 'tail -f'.
less +F somelogfile
2009-02-19 14:33:46
User: adamm9
Functions: less
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Make 'less' behave like 'tail -f'.

Using +F will put less in follow mode. This works similar to 'tail -f'. To stop scrolling, use the interrupt. Then you'll get the normal benefits of less (scroll, etc.).

Pressing SHIFT-F will resume the 'tailling'.

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just more confirmation that less is more

Comment by wwest4 170 weeks ago

When using log files to troubleshoot, I like to use the following variation:

less -W +F somelogfile

Using -W highlights the first (unread) new line after any forward movement such as scrolling to the next page.

Pressing SHIFT+CTRL+C (on windows) will put you back into normal mode

Pressing SHIFT+F will resume the 'tailling' (as mentioned above)

Pressing g will take you to the beginning of the file

Pressing SHIFT+G will take you to the end of the file

Pressing f will forward you one page

Pressing b will take you back one page

Pressing q will quit the program

Comment by wilmoore 150 weeks ago

Very nifty trick!

Comment by Karunamon 25 weeks and 2 days ago

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