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That would work, but I want to remain in 'less' so I can scroll around elsewhere in the file.

Eric S.
– Eric S.

2025-10-31 12:50:03 +00:00
Commented 2 days ago
It might be a good idea to consider using a text editor instead of less. In emacs you can accomplish this using C-M-S-s then type \*\*\*. To show all matches at once in a separate buffer, M-x occur then type \*\*\*.

user3408541
– user3408541

2025-11-01 01:28:17 +00:00
Commented 2 days ago

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Correct minor typos or mistakes
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create code fences with backticks ` or tildes ~
```
like so
```
add language identifier to highlight code
```python
def function(foo):
print(foo)
```
put returns between paragraphs
for linebreak add 2 spaces at end
_italic_ or **bold**
indent code by 4 spaces
backtick escapes `like _so_`
quote by placing > at start of line
to make links (use https whenever possible)

<https://example.com>

[example](https://example.com)

<a href="https://example.com">example</a>

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