more in linux/unix

1. Read/scan the man page for more with the command:

   
        man more 
        

2. Use the more command to read a file:

   
        more   filename 
        

3. As you are reading, notice the "More" prompt at the bottom of the page.
4. Try pressing the return key - what happens?
5. Try pressing the space bar once - what happens?
6. Type the letter b - what happens?
7. Use the search forward feature to find a word say, "MARCH" by entering the command:

   
        /MARCH 
        

8. Now use the search backward feature to find a string of words say, "black hole" by entering the command:

    
        ?black hole 
        

9. more will continue until the end of the file is reached or until you type q for quit. Try typing q to quit.