bzless command in Linux with examples Last Updated : 11 Jul, 2025 Comments Improve Suggest changes Like Article Like Report bzless is a command similar to bzmore, but it has many more features. bzless does not have to read the entire input file before starting, so with a large file, it starts up faster than text editors like vi. bzless uses termcap (or terminfo on some systems), so it can run on a variety of terminals. Similar to bzmore it works on both types of files(compressed or uncompressed). Note: Press space to see more or ctrl+z to close the file. bzless uses the same options as bzmore. Use of Different keys: "i" key is pressed in order to read more lines. "^D" is used to display 11 more lines. If i is given, then the scroll size is set to i. "d" works same as ^D. "iz" works same as typing a space except that i, if present, becomes the new window size. "q" or "Q" to quit reading the current file and go on to the next (if any file is present). "e" or "q" is pressed when the prompt --More--(Next file: file) is printed, this command causes bzmore to exit. "s" is pressed when the prompt --More--(Next file: file) is printed, this command causes bzmore to skip the next file and continue. "."(dot) repeat the previous command. Syntax: bzless [less_options] file... Example: Create Quiz Comment K KaranSingh13 Follow 0 Improve K KaranSingh13 Follow 0 Improve Article Tags : Linux-Unix Explore Getting Started with LinuxIntroduction to Linux Operating System7 min readLINUX Full Form - Lovable Intellect Not Using XP2 min readDifference between Linux and Windows7 min readLinux Distributions6 min readDifference between Unix and Linux6 min readInstallation with LinuxInstallation of Arch Linux in VirtualBox4 min readFedora Linux Operating System5 min readHow to install Ubuntu on VirtualBox?6 min readHow to Install Linux Mint?3 min readInstallation of Kali Linux in Virtual Machine2 min readHow to Install Linux on Windows PowerShell Subsystem?2 min readHow to Find openSUSE Linux Version?2 min readInstallation of CentOS2 min readLinux CommandsLinux Commands15+ min readEssential Unix Commands7 min readFind Command in Linux with Examples7 min readLinux File SystemLinux File System12 min readLinux File Hierarchy Structure5 min readLinux Directory Structure6 min readLinux KernelLinux Kernel4 min readKernel in Operating System3 min readHow Linux Kernel Boots?11 min readDifference between Operating System and Kernel3 min readLinux Kernel Module Programming: Hello World Program7 min readLinux Loadable Kernel Module7 min readLoadable Kernel Module - Linux Device Driver Development4 min readLinux Networking ToolsNetwork configuration and troubleshooting commands in Linux5 min readHow to configure network interfaces in CentOS?5 min readCommand-Line Tools and Utilities For Network Management in Linux8 min readLinux - Network Monitoring Tools4 min readLinux ProcessProcesses in Linux/Unix5 min readHow to Manage Process in Linux4 min readGetting System and Process Information Using C Programming and Shell in Linux2 min readProcess states and Transitions in a UNIX Process4 min readLinux FirewallLINUX Firewall7 min readiptables command in Linux with Examples7 min readHow to Configure your Linux Firewall - 3 Methods12 min readShell Scripting & Bash ScriptingIntroduction to Linux Shell and Shell Scripting7 min readUnderstanding Terminal, Console, Shell and Kernel3 min readHow to Create a Shell Script in linux7 min readShell Scripting - Different types of Variables4 min readBash Scripting - Introduction to Bash and Bash Scripting12 min readBash Script - Define Bash Variables and its types12 min readShell Scripting - Shell Variables6 min readBash Script - Difference between Bash Script and Shell Script4 min readShell Scripting - Difference between Korn Shell and Bash shell3 min readShell Scripting - Interactive and Non-Interactive Shell3 min readShell Script to Show the Difference Between echo â$SHELLâ and echo â$SHELLâ4 min readLinux Administrator SystemWhat is Linux System Administration?6 min readBeginner's Guide to Linux System Administration5 min readHow to Monitor System Usage, Outages and Troubleshoot Linux Servers6 min readLinux - Systemd and its Components3 min readBoot Process with Systemd in Linux3 min readHow to Control Systemd Services on Remote Linux Server2 min readHow to Start, Stop and Restart Services in Linux Using systemctl Command9 min read Like