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touch

SafeCreate/update timestamp

touch <file>

Creates an empty file or updates a file's timestamp.

Examples

  • touch .keepCreate an empty file

Syntax

touch <file>

Before you run it

Create/timestamp only.

Related commands

  • catPrint file contents

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