1.ls (List):
- Usage:
ls [options] [directory]
- Explanation: List the files and directories in the specified directory. Common options include
-l
for detailed listing and-a
to show hidden files.
ls: List files and directories.
ls
2.cd (Change Directory):
Explanation: Changes the current working directory to the specified directory. Use cd
without arguments to go to the home directory.
cd: Change directory.
cd directory_name
3.pwd: Print working directory:
Explanation: Displays the full path of the current working directory.
pwd
4.cp: Copy files or directories:
Explanation: Copies files or directories from a source to a destination.
cp source_file destination
5.mv: Move or rename files and directories:
Explanation: Moves or renames files and directories. i also be used for simple renaming
mv source destination
6.rm: Remove files or directories:
Explanation: Removes (deletes) files or directories.
rm file_name
7.mkdir: Create a new directory:
Explanation: Creates a new directory with the specified name.
mkdir directory_name
8.cat: Concatenate and display the content of files:
Explanation: Displays the content of a file. Can also be used to concatenate multiple files.
cat file_name
9.nano/vim: Text editors for creating and editing files:
Explanation: Opens a text editor for creating and editing files. na
no is beginner-friendly, while vim
is more powerful.
nano file_name
10.man: Access the manual (documentation) for a command:
Explanation: Displays the manual and documentation for a specified command. Provide information on command options and usage.
man command_name