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authorcurrite <sll@disroot.org>2019-07-27 12:41:52 +0200
committercurrite <sll@disroot.org>2019-07-27 12:41:52 +0200
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add a reference and document normal scrolling
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@@ -7,8 +7,7 @@ The VyOS CLI comprises an :ref:`commandtree_operationmode` and a :ref:`commandt
Operational mode allows for commands to perform operational system tasks and
view system and service status, while configuration mode allows for the
-modification of system configuration. The command tree page lists available
-commands and their functions.
+modification of system configuration. The :ref:`command tree page<commandtree>` lists available commands and their functions.
The CLI provides a built-in help system. In the CLI the **[?]** key may be used
to display available commands. The **[tab]** key can be used to auto-complete
@@ -53,6 +52,8 @@ Example showing possible show commands:
: q
vyos@vyos:~$
+You can scroll up with the keys [Shift]+[PageUp] and sroll down with [Shift]+[PageDown].
+
When the output of a command results in more lines than can be displayed on the
terminal screen the output is paginated as indicated by a : prompt.