Bash man Command - User Manual
Using the man Command
The man command is used to display the user manual of any command that can be run on the terminal.
It's a valuable resource for understanding command usage, options, and examples.
Syntax
The basic syntax of the man command is:
Example: Man Command Syntax
man [command]
If you are using Git Bash for Windows, man is not supported. Instead, you can use [command] --help command. For example, ls --help
Examples
Here are some examples of using the man command:
Example: View Manual for ls
man ls
Example: View Manual for grep
man grep
Common Uses
The man command is commonly used to:
- Learn about command options and usage.
- Understand command syntax and examples.
- Access detailed documentation for troubleshooting.