Search backwards

The search backward instruction searches for text from the cursor to the end of the file. If you want to search the whole file move to the end of the file first.

To search backwards:

1. Type ^R

You will be prompted for the string you want to look for. The prompt will look like:

   Reverse Search []<META>:

2. Type in the text you want to search for followed by the META character.

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