What Does Less Do in Linux?

Less command is a Linux utility that can be used to read the contents of a text file one page(one screen) at a time. It has faster access because if file is large it doesn’t access the complete file, but accesses it page by page.

How use less command in Linux?

Use these keys to move and search through the text file.

1. Move forward one line: Down Arrow, Enter, e, or j.
2. Move backward one line: Up Arrow, y, or k.
3. Move forward one page: Space bar or Page Down.
4. Move backward one page: Page Up or b.
5. Scroll to the right: Right Arrow.
6. Scroll to the left: Left Arrow.

What is the difference between less and more in Linux?

more : forward navigation and limited backward navigation. less : both forward and backward navigation and also has search options. You can go to the beginning and the end of a file instantly. Plus you can switch to an editor (like open the file in vi or vim).