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fzf Layout, UI, and Styling/Use a compact reverse layout

Display fzf in the lower portion of the terminal with the prompt at the top.

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Section: Layout options

Use a compact reverse layout

bash
bash
fzf --height=40% --layout=reverse
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A widely used default that feels natural in terminal workflows.

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