How to scroll up in Linux terminal?

In this article you will learn how to scroll up in Linux terminal. To scroll up in a Linux terminal, you can use one of the following methods:

1. Keyboard Shortcuts

You can usually scroll up by pressing Shift + Page Up.
To scroll down, you can press Shift + Page Down.

2. Using Terminal Emulator Scrollbar

Most terminal emulators come with a scrollbar on the side. You can use your mouse to click and drag the scrollbar upwards to scroll through the terminal output.

3. Screen or Tmux

If you are using a terminal multiplexer like screen or tmux, you can enter copy mode to scroll.
For screen, press Ctrl + A then Esc, and then use the arrow keys or Page Up or Page Down.
For tmux, press Ctrl + B then [, and then use the arrow keys or Page Up or Page Down.

4. Using Terminal Commands

Some commands have their own methods for scrolling through output, such as less or more.
You can pipe the output of commands to less, like so: command | less, and then use the arrow keys, Page Up/Page Down, or j/k to navigate.

5. Mouse Support

Some terminals support scrolling with the mouse wheel. Simply move your mouse pointer over the terminal window and use the wheel to scroll up or down.

Remember that the exact method can vary depending on the terminal emulator you are using and its configuration. If you are using a graphical desktop environment, your terminal emulator will most likely support scrolling with the mouse and keyboard shortcuts by default.

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