sort Linux Commands
What is Linux sort Command?
Explanation
sort COMMAND:sort command is used to sort the lines in a text file.SYNTAX :
sort [options] filenameOPTIONS:
-r
Sorts in reverse order.
-u
If line is duplicated display only once.
-o filename
Sends sorted output to a file.
EXAMPLE:
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sort test.txt
Sorts the 'test.txt'file and prints result in the screen.
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sort -r test.txt
Sorts the 'test.txt' file in reverse order and prints result in the screen.
sort [options] filename
OPTIONS:
-r
Sorts in reverse order.
-u
If line is duplicated display only once.
-o filename
Sends sorted output to a file.
EXAMPLE:
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sort test.txt
Sorts the 'test.txt'file and prints result in the screen.
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sort -r test.txt
Sorts the 'test.txt' file in reverse order and prints result in the screen.
| -r | Sorts in reverse order. |
| -u | If line is duplicated display only once. |
| -o filename | Sends sorted output to a file. |
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sort test.txt
Sorts the 'test.txt'file and prints result in the screen. -
sort -r test.txt
Sorts the 'test.txt' file in reverse order and prints result in the screen.
