Also consider using [`apropos`][1] to "search the [_whatis_][2] database for strings" that can help find the right command. Use the `-t` option of man to "format the manual page" in a manner that `Preview.app` can display: man -t apropos | open -f -a Preview.app [![image][3]][3] [1]: https://ss64.com/osx/apropos.html [2]: https://ss64.com/osx/whatis.html [3]: https://i.sstatic.net/gOfmk.png