How to save file in Linux using cat command

How to save file in Linux using cat command

To save a file in Linux using the cat command, you can use the cat command in combination with the > operator to redirect the output of the cat command to a file.

For example, to create a new file named file.txt and save it to the current directory, you can use the following command:

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cat > file.txt

This will open the cat command in interactive mode, allowing you to type the contents of the file. When you are finished typing the contents of the file, press CTRL+D to save the file and exit the cat command.

Alternatively, you can use the cat command in combination with the >> operator to append the output of the cat command to an existing file. For example, to append the contents of the file.txt to the end of the output.txt file, you can use the following command:

cat file.txt >> output.txt

By using the cat command and the > or >> operator, you can save a file in Linux. It's always a good idea to carefully review the documentation and use the appropriate options and syntax when working with the cat command. This will help ensure that your files are saved correctly and that any problems are detected and addressed.

Created Time:2017-10-29 22:08:37  Author:lautturi