fgrep - Search a file for a specified pattern

Format

fgrep [BNbcilnqsvx]] [-A|-P|-C num] [-S string]
[-W option[option] ... [-e pattern] ... [-f patternfile] ... [pattern] [file ... file ...]

The fgrep utility is fully supported for compatibility with older UNIX systems. However, use grep -F instead because it might provide greater functionality and is considered the standard for portable UNIX applications as defined by POSIX.2 IEEE standard 1003.2-1992.