How do you search in commands that you executed in past in Linux terminal?
Experience Level: Junior
Tags: Linux
Answer
Use reverse search feature.
Press Ctrl+R, type the search term, the matching command will be displayed. To display other matching commands continue pressing Ctrl+R.
To exit reverse search press Ctrl+C.
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