Really newbie question using top
 

I know you can sort by top memory usage in PS command but how can i sort using TOP the 5 top memory processes? I have googled with no joy :(

you would rather read the man page of top

Have a look at You won't get a more extensive explanation.

So # top -n then press n 5?

Are you just trying to view while running top or are you trying to export top output?

while i'm running top

That will do it.

Thanks all

I was incorrect.
top > then n > then 5

Sorry about that.