Notes on clarifying man pages

· Julia Evans · Feb. 18, 2026, 8:35 p.m.
Summary
This blog post explores improvements to man pages based on the author's experiences with Git documentation and community feedback. It suggests innovative formats like OPTIONS SUMMARY and categorized sections to enhance readability. The post discusses specific examples from various man pages, reflecting on usability challenges and possible enhancements to help users better navigate command-line documentation. While informative, it primarily discusses existing practices rather than offering groundbreaking new ideas.
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