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= Using Gnome Logs to view log files

To view log files in GUI, use the `GNOME Logs` application. `GNOME Logs` is not installed by default. 
   
* Install Via GUI :

** Press the `Super` key 
** Type `Software`
** In the `Search` field type `Logs` and choose the `GNOME Logs` item from the list of results 
** Install the application

* Install Via Command Line :

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$ sudo dnf install gnome-Logs
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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.
