On: Modernizing “less”

[dbdr]

> I'd prefer [...] that the patterns were editable (e.g., typing '&' during a filter would show the currently extant filter for modification)

If you type '&' then the up arrow, you'll get the previously entered pattern(s), which you can then edit.

[dredmorbius → dbdr]

Bless you. I didn't know that.

Which is why I share tips like this -- it's almost always a win.