Customize CTRL-R history search

bash

export FZF_CTRL_R_OPTS='--layout=reverse --height=60% --border'

Explanation

Lets you give history search a different feel than file selection.

Learn the surrounding workflow

Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.

Same sheet · prioritizing Shell key bindings

Search shell history interactively.

Open In sheettextsame section

Trigger the built-in file picker from the command line.

Open In sheettextsame section

Fuzzy-pick a directory and change into it.

Open In sheettextsame section

Use fd for faster directory discovery.

Open In sheetbashsame section

Use shell completion hooks supplied by fzf.

Use a shell function or command to drive completion input.