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=== Using GUI to view log files

To view log files in GUI, use the `GNOME Logs` application. `GNOME Logs` is not installed by default, press the `Super` key and type `Software`. In the `Search` field type `Logs` and choose the `GNOME Logs` item from the list of results and install the application.

In `GNOME Logs`, you can filter for time periods, search within logs, and display categories.

* To select a log file type, from the side bar of GNOME Logs, select the type to view.
* To select a time period, from the menu bar, click *Logs*, and select a time period.
* To search within logs, select a log file from the results pane.
. Click the search icon.
. Enter one or more search criterion in the search field.