# browse(3)

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## NAME

browse - Browse a file or buffer in view mode

## SYNOPSIS

browse

## DESCRIPTION

browse is a simple utility that assists buffer viewing by mapping the basic keys to navigation functions. browse may be invoked on any buffer.

On invoking browse then the buffer is placed into a simple viewing mode allowing the contents of the file to be viewed and the buffer cannot be edited. The key bindings that are recognized include:-

`SPACE`, `RETURN` - Next page.
`BACKSPACE` - Previous page.
`C-n` - Scroll down .
`C-p` - Scroll up.
`C-f` - Scroll right.
`C-b` - Scroll left.
`C-g` - Quit browse mode.
`/` - Search forward, initiates a forwards search.
`w` - Toggle wrap mode, wraps long lines to screen width.

To quit browse mode then issue a C-g abort command.

## NOTES

browse is a macro implemented in `osdmisc.emf`.

## SEE ALSO

view-file(2).

(c) Copyright JASSPA 2009
Last Modified: 2009/08/29
Generated On: 2009/10/12

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