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cat

SafePrint file contents

cat <file>

Prints file contents; can concatenate and number lines (-n).

Examples

  • cat -n /etc/hostsShow with line numbers
  • cat a.txt b.txt > all.txtConcatenate into one file

Syntax

cat <file> [file2 ...]

Before you run it

Read-only.

Related commands

  • lessView with pager
  • headShow top lines
  • tailFollow file tail
  • typePrint file contents

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