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[faq] add Q about searching

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@ -83,3 +83,12 @@ Q: Why isn't a file being displayed?
:Details: If a file being monitored by lnav does not match a known log file :Details: If a file being monitored by lnav does not match a known log file
format, it is treated as plaintext and will be displayed in the TEXT view. format, it is treated as plaintext and will be displayed in the TEXT view.
Q: How can I search for an exact word?
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:Solution: Surround the word to search for with :code:`\b`.
:Details: The :code:`\b` means "word break" and matches a position where a
"word" ends. That is, right before a space character, punctuation, etc,
or at EOL.