groffer
Browse and display GNU info files
SYNOPSIS
groffer [options] file...
PARAMETERS
-T
Specify the output device type (e.g., ps, pdf, html, ascii).
-F
Specify the font description file to use.
-Z
Disable compression detection and assume the input is not compressed.
-l
Pass the filename to the viewer.
-m
Prepend macro file '
-w
Only prints what groffer would do.
--help
Display a help message and exit.
--version
Display version information and exit.
DESCRIPTION
groffer is a versatile command-line tool used to display and browse groff files. It can display files in various formats (e.g., plain text, PostScript, PDF, HTML) by automatically determining the appropriate viewer. groffer is designed to be user-friendly, automatically managing the conversion process and selecting a suitable viewer. It handles compressed files transparently and allows for easy navigation and searching within the displayed document.
The command is primarily used to read man pages and documentation in a formatted and readable manner. groffer enhances the user experience by providing a consistent interface for viewing different document formats.
AUTOMATIC VIEWER SELECTION
groffer automatically selects a viewer based on the output type. It uses tools like xdg-open to launch the appropriate application. If you specify -T ps and you have ghostview it will automatically launch ghostview.
FILE HANDLING
groffer can handle various file types, including compressed files (gzip, bzip2, lzma). It automatically decompresses the files before processing them.
