OSF

NAME

apropos − Locates reference pages by keyword

SYNOPSIS

apropos keyword ... 

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

FLAGS

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

DESCRIPTION

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 printf(3s), you can enter man 3s printf to obtain the reference page on the printf() subroutine. 

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

Japanese Language Support

If Japanese Language Support is enabled on your system, this command is not available. 

EXAMPLES

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

apropos password

FILES

/usr/share/man/whatisKeyword database. 

RELATED INFORMATION

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