Linux

sed

CautionStream edit

sed -i 's/old/new/g' <file>

Edits/replaces text; -i edits the file in place.

Examples

  • sed -n '10,20p' app.logPrint lines 10-20

Syntax

sed [-i] 's/<pat>/<repl>/g' <file>

Before you run it

-i modifies the file in place; back up first.

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