# A syntax-highlighting pager for git, diff, and grep output
Code evolves, and we all spend time studying diffs. Delta aims to make this both efficient and enjoyable: it allows you to make extensive changes to the layout and styling of diffs, as well as allowing you to stay arbitrarily close to the default git/diff output.
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<sub>delta with <code>line-numbers</code> activated</sub>
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<sub>delta with <code>side-by-side</code> and <code>line-numbers</code> activated</sub>
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