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micro:tldr:c04cb

micro: Search for a pattern in the file (press `Ctrl + N`/`Ctrl + P` to go to next/previous match).
$ Ctrl + F "${pattern}"
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This command pertains to the use of keyboard shortcuts to find a specific text pattern while using a computer program or application.

  1. Ctrl + F: This combination of keys is a standard keyboard shortcut used to trigger the "Find" feature in many programs. It is commonly used to search for specific text within a document, webpage, or any content that can be searched.

  2. "${pattern}": Here, "${pattern}" represents the text or pattern that you want to find within the application. It could be a word, phrase, or a specific combination of characters that you are trying to locate.

  3. : After pressing Ctrl + F and entering the desired pattern, pressing the Enter key executes the search command. This instructs the program to initiate the search process and find the first occurrence of the specified pattern within the active document or content.

Overall, this command allows you to quickly search for specific text patterns, making it easier to navigate and locate information within a program or document.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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