# top

> Display dynamic real-time information about running processes.
> More information: <https://ss64.com/osx/top.html>.

- Start top, all options are available in the interface:

`top`

- Start top sorting processes by internal memory size (default order - process ID):

`top -o mem`

- Start top sorting processes first by CPU, then by running time:

`top -o cpu -O time`

- Start top displaying only processes owned by given user:

`top -user {{user_name}}`

- Get help about interactive commands:

`?`
