less flags & options

`-N`, `--LINE-NUMBERS`

Show line numbers in the left margin.

less -N logfile.txt

Chop long lines instead of wrapping them.

less -S wide-output.csv

Display raw ANSI color escape sequences properly.

git diff | less -R

ls --color=always | less -R

Quit immediately if the entire file fits on one screen.

less -F short-file.txt

Prevent clearing the screen when less exits.

less -XF logfile.txt

Start at the end of the file instead of the beginning.

less +G /var/log/syslog

Start at the first occurrence of a search pattern.

less +/ERROR app.log

less +/"failed to connect" server.log