NAME    [Toc]    [Back]

       apropos - Locates reference pages by keyword

SYNOPSIS    [Toc]    [Back]

       apropos keyword...

       The  apropos  command  shows which reference pages contain
       instances of any of the given keywords  in  their  purpose
       lines.

OPTIONS    [Toc]    [Back]

       Specifies the word(s) for which apropos should search.

DESCRIPTION    [Toc]    [Back]

       In looking for keywords, apropos considers each word separately
 and ignores the case of  letters.  Words  that  are
       part  of other words are also considered; thus, when looking
 for the word  compile,  apropos  will  also  find  all
       instances of compiler.

       If  the  output  of the apropos command begins with a name
       and reference section number, you can  enter  man  section
       name. For example, if the output of the apropos command is
       make(1u), you can enter man 1u make to obtain  the  reference
 page on System V version of the make command.

       The  apropos  command works just like the man command with
       the -k option.

EXAMPLES    [Toc]    [Back]

       To find reference pages with the keyword password  in  the
       purpose line, enter: apropos password

FILES    [Toc]    [Back]

       Keyword database.

SEE ALSO    [Toc]    [Back]

       Commands:  man(1), whatis(1), catman(8)



                                                       apropos(1)