word wrap

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ov supports switching line wrapping modes. By default, wrapping is character-based (-w / -w=char), which may split words at the edge of the screen.

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Wrap modes

  • -w or -w=char: Wrap at screen width (character-based).
  • -w=word: Wrap at word boundaries.
  • -w=none: Disable wrapping.
ov -w=word README.md

With word wrap enabled, long text is wrapped without breaking words in the middle.

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You can toggle word wrap after launch with the default key Alt+w. Character wrap can be toggled with the default keys w / W.