diff --git a/guide/english/bash/bash-cat/index.md b/guide/english/bash/bash-cat/index.md index fadd1c21a9..c8230dacdf 100644 --- a/guide/english/bash/bash-cat/index.md +++ b/guide/english/bash/bash-cat/index.md @@ -3,27 +3,23 @@ title: Bash cat --- ## Bash command: cat - The bash command `cat` is one of the most frequently used commands in Unix operating systems. It is used to read a file sequentially and print it to the standard output. The command's name is derived from its function to con**cat**enate files. The cat command can also be used to create a text file. ### Usage - ```bash cat [options] [file_names] ``` Most used options: - * `-b`, number non-blank output lines * `-n`, number all output lines * `-s`, squeeze multiple adjacent blank lines * `-v`, display nonprinting characters, except for tabs and the end of line character ### Example - Print in terminal the content of file.txt: ```bash cat file.txt @@ -45,6 +41,11 @@ cat > yourfile.txt ``` After pressing Enter, the cursor will be placed on the next line. You can start entering your desired text directly into your file. Press Ctrl+D or Ctrl+C to exit the file. +Using wildcard to display contents of all text files: +```bash +cat *.txt +``` + **Tip**: Using `cat` on a directory will cause error, so make sure it's a readable file. #### More Information: