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Ctrl+R
Then type any part of the command (filename, search string, etc)
Ctrl+R again to cycle through the matches.
(Best feature in bash)
50 0 ReplyUse fzf for a more visual search.
12 0 ReplyThis is the way.
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I've been using this for a long time, never knew I could press Ctrl + R again. Thanks!
8 0 ReplyCtrl + S to go the other way if you overshoot!
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Or
history | grep 'command'
6 0 ReplyCan't just hit enter to run the one you want then, though.
3 0 ReplyType: !1234 ... to run whatever history number of the command.
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But how to go backwards and forwards through the results? I just cycle through again!!
1 0 ReplyAs @[email protected] said above, Ctrl+S
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Wish I knew this sooner.
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