Linux Terminal Scrolling Not Working? Fixes

There could be several reasons why the Linux command interface cannot be scrolled.

1. Insufficient output: If there is not enough output content, the screen may not scroll. You can try using more output content or use piping and pagination commands (such as less) to view the output.
2. Terminal settings issue: Settings on the terminal may affect screen scrolling. You can try adjusting the terminal’s scroll area or attempting to use different terminal software.
3. Using a command similar to “clear” to clear the screen can prevent scrolling back to previous output. Avoid using such commands or re-execute them when needed for scrolling.
4. The output is redirected to a file: If the output of a command is redirected to a file, it cannot be scrolled directly on the command interface. You can try viewing the file content through other means, such as using a text editor or the cat command.
5. If the terminal window is not large enough to display all the output content, then you will not be able to scroll to see the content that is outside the screen. You can try adjusting the size of the terminal window or use the scroll bar to view the content.
6. If a command takes too long to execute, it may lead to delayed display of output. You can try waiting for the command to complete before checking the output.