Linux command
groffer 命令
文本
复制后可按需替换文件名、目录或参数。
常用示例
View man page
groffer [man-page]
View file in X window
groffer --x [file.roff]
View as PDF
groffer --pdf [file.roff]
View as text in terminal
groffer --tty [file.roff]
Specify viewer
groffer --viewer [evince] [file.roff]
说明
groffer is a wrapper for groff that automatically selects the best display method for a document. It can handle man pages, roff files, and various input formats. The tool detects the environment and chooses between X viewers, PDF viewers, or terminal display, simplifying the groff workflow significantly.
参数
- Output as PDF.
- --ps
- Output as PostScript.
- --tty
- Output to terminal.
- --x
- Display in X window.
- --viewer _PROG_
- Specify viewer program.
- --mode _MODE_
- Display mode.
- --help
- Display help information.
FAQ
What is the groffer command used for?
groffer is a wrapper for groff that automatically selects the best display method for a document. It can handle man pages, roff files, and various input formats. The tool detects the environment and chooses between X viewers, PDF viewers, or terminal display, simplifying the groff workflow significantly.
How do I run a basic groffer example?
Run `groffer [man-page]` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does --pdf do in groffer?
Output as PDF.