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== Searching for Software ==
== Searching for Software ==


It is also possible to use pacman to search Manjaro's software repositories for any desired software, provided you know the name of what you want. This is undertaken by entering the following command:
It is also possible to use pacman to search Manjaro's software repositories for any desired software, provided you know the name of what you want. To search for a software package, the basic syntax is:


  sudo pacman -Ss [software package name]
  sudo pacman -Ss [software package name]
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== Installing Applications and Software Packages ==
== Installing Applications and Software Packages ==


To install a software package using pacman, the basic syntax is:
To install a software package, the basic syntax is:


  sudo pacman -S [software package name]
  sudo pacman -S [software package name]
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== Removing Applications and Software Packages ==
== Removing Applications and Software Packages ==


The basic command to remove a software package (e.g. application) is to enter:
To remove a software package, the basic syntax is:


  sudo pacman -R [software package name]
  sudo pacman -R [software package name]