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Search Pattern While Viewing Document

Conduct a search pattern while viewing a document in the terminal with doxx.

$
Terminal
<s><pattern>

When To Use

When needing to refine document review processes with real-time searches is critical for efficiency.

Pro Tip

Use shortcuts to toggle search results or filter to enhance focus during reviews.

Command Builder

Tune the command before you copy it

Back to syntax
$
Generated Command
<s><pattern>

Anatomy of Output

Understanding the result

Searching for: 'Conflict Resolution'... Search Status

Indicates the ongoing search activity.

Match Found on Page 2: Conflict Resolution Strategies Match Context

Specific content where the pattern has been found.

Highlighting 2 instances in the current view... Highlight Status

Effectively shows which sections contain the pattern.

Power User Variants

Optimized versions

s-pattern 'Budget'

Search within the document for specific financial terms.

s-pattern --case-sensitive 'Meeting'

Conduct a search that respects case sensitivity.

s-pattern '\d{3}-\d{2}-\d{4}'

Use regex to find specific number patterns while viewing.

Troubleshooting

Common pitfalls

error: No matches found for: 'Conflict Resolution'

Solution: Adjust the search term for accuracy or broadness.

error: Document is read-only; cannot perform search.

Solution: Ensure the document is not locked and you have appropriate permissions.

error: Search syntax error; check pattern format.

Solution: Verify that the search pattern follows proper syntax rules.

Command Breakdown

What each part is doing

<s><pattern>
Base Command
The executable that performs this operation. Here it runs S Pattern before the shell applies any redirect operators.
<pattern>
pattern
The value supplied for pattern.

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