lesskey

lesskey

The lesskey command in Linux is used to create or edit a keymap file for the less pager. A keymap file is a file that defines the keyboard shortcuts that are used by the less pager.

The syntax for the lesskey command is as follows:

lesskey [options] file

The file argument is the file that you want to create or edit. If you do not specify a file, the lesskey command will create a new file called .lesskey in your home directory.

The options argument can be used to control the behavior of the lesskey command.

Here are some of the most useful lesskey options:

• -f: Specify the file to create or edit.

• -s: Silent mode.

• -v: Verbose mode.

• -V: Print version information.

Here is an example of how to create a new keymap file called mykeymap:

lesskey -f mykeymap

This command will create a new keymap file called mykeymap in your current directory.

Here is an example of how to edit the keymap file mykeymap:

lesskey mykeymap

This command will open the keymap file mykeymap in the less pager. You can then edit the keymap file as you wish.

The lesskey command is a valuable tool for customizing the less pager. You can use it to create your own keyboard shortcuts, or to change the default keyboard shortcuts that are used by the less pager.

Here are some of the benefits of using the lesskey command:

• You can customize the less pager to your own liking.

• You can create your own keyboard shortcuts.

• You can change the default keyboard shortcuts that are used by the less pager.

• You can share your keymap files with other users.

If you use the less pager, you should make sure to learn how to use the lesskey command. It is a valuable tool for customizing the less pager and for making it more efficient to use.

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