cat

Linux · Text · available in the simulator

What it does

Displays file contents.

Syntax

cat [opciones] [archivo...]

Options and parameters

• -n

  Numbers all output lines.

  cat -n archivo.txt
• -b

  Numbers non-blank output lines.

• -A

  Displays invisible characters: tabs, line endings, and non-printing characters.

• -s

  Suppresses repeated empty output lines into a single blank line.

• -E

  Displays $ at the end of each line.

• -T

  Displays TAB characters as ^I.

Usage examples

• cat saludos.txt
• cat -n saludos.txt
• cat notas.txt
• cat -n archivo.txt

Related commands

• awk
• cut
• diff
• grep
• head
• less