From 6a33521f335f3021d3cacdea75d6bdc98a7f8eb6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Malin Freeborn <malinfreeborn@posteo.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:35:22 +0200
Subject: [PATCH] edit shell tips

---
 shell/shell_tips.md | 9 +++++----
 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/shell/shell_tips.md b/shell/shell_tips.md
index b99b987..a3e8e9d 100644
--- a/shell/shell_tips.md
+++ b/shell/shell_tips.md
@@ -22,6 +22,8 @@ ls -l file1 file2
 cat !^
 ```
 
+**NB:** this only works when running `bash` interactively, never in scripts.
+
 # Done
 
 `<C-d>`
@@ -29,9 +31,8 @@ cat !^
 - If you have a command, Control + d will execute the command.
 - If you have nothing, `exit`.
 
-# Clear Search Highlights
+# Search & Clear Highlights
 
-`<Esc>+u`
-
-Works in most programs with search.
+You can search in many programs by using `/`.
+Most programs let you clearn the highlighting with `<Esc>+u`.