Name
mutt — stdin stdout - file -- opt --help --version
Synopsis
mutt [options
]
Mutt is a text-based mailer that runs in an ordinary terminal (or terminal window), so it can be used both locally (e.g., in an X terminal window) or remotely over an SSH connection. It is very powerful, with many commands and options. To invoke it, type:
$ mutt
When the main screen appears, any messages in your mailbox are listed briefly, one per line, and the following commands are available:
Keystroke |
Meaning |
---|---|
Up arrow |
Move to the previous message. |
Down arrow |
Move to the next message. |
PageUp |
Scroll up one pageful of messages. |
PageDown |
Scroll down one pageful of messages. |
Home |
Move to the first message. |
End |
Move to the last message. |
|
Compose a new mail
message. This invokes your default text editor. After
editing the message and exiting the editor, type |
|
Reply to current
message. Works like |
|
Forward the current
message to a third party. Works like |
|
View the contents of your mailbox. |
|
Copy the current message to another mailbox. |
|
Delete the current message. |
While writing a message, after you exit your text editor, the following commands are available:
Keystroke |
Meaning |
---|---|
|
Attach a file (an attachment) to the message. |
|
Set the CC list. |
|
Set the BCC list. |
|
Edit the message again. |
|
Edit the Reply-To field. |
|
Edit the subject line. |
|
Send the message. |
|
Copy the message to a file. ... |
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