How do you take a single line of input from the user in a shell script?

To take a single line of input from the user in a shell script, you can use the read command. The read command reads a line of input from the user and stores it in a variable.

Here's an example of how to use the read command to take a single line of input from the user in a shell script:

# Prompt the user for input
echo "Enter a line of text:"

# Read the input and store it in the variable "input"
read input

# Print the input
echo "You entered: $input"

This script will prompt the user to enter a line of text, read the input, and then print the input to the terminal.

It's important to note that the read command reads a single line of input, regardless of how many words or characters the line contains. If you need to read multiple lines of input from the user, you can use a loop to repeatedly prompt the user for input. Consult the read documentation and online resources for more information on how to use the read command in a shell script.