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pr

file managementLinux/Unix
The pr command is one of the most frequently used commands in Linux/Unix-like operating systems. pr Sample fallback description for pr
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Quick Reference

Command Name:

pr

Category:

file management

Platform:

Linux/Unix

Basic Usage:

pr [options] [arguments]

Common Use Cases

  • 1

    Text pagination

    Format text data for printing

  • 2

    Report generation

    Generate reports with page breaks and headers

  • 3

    Scripting

    Use in shell scripts to format text data programmatically

  • 4

    Text processing

    Manipulate text data in pipelines and scripts

Syntax

pr [OPTION]... [FILE]...

Options

Option Description
-l Use a long listing format
-a Show hidden entries starting with .
-h Human-readable sizes
-R List subdirectories recursively

Examples

How to Use These Examples

The examples below show common ways to use the pr command. Try them in your terminal to see the results. You can copy any example by clicking on the code block.

Basic Examples:

ls
List files in the current directory.
ls -l
List files in long format with details.
ls -a
List all files including hidden ones.

Advanced Examples:

ls -lah Detailed list with human-readable sizes. ls -R List directories recursively.

Try It Yourself

Practice makes perfect! The best way to learn is by trying these examples on your own system with real files.

Understanding Syntax

Pay attention to the syntax coloring: commands, options, and file paths are highlighted differently.

Notes

These are sample notes for the pr command.

Tips & Tricks

1

Use the -h header option to specify a header for each page

2

Use the -w width option to set the page width

3

Use the -l length option to set the page length

4

Use the -n option to suppress page headers and footers

5

Use the -d option to double-space the output

Common Use Cases

Text pagination

Format text data for printing

Report generation

Generate reports with page breaks and headers

Scripting

Use in shell scripts to format text data programmatically

Text processing

Manipulate text data in pipelines and scripts

Data presentation

Present data in a structured and readable format

Related Commands

These commands are frequently used alongside pr or serve similar purposes:

expand
unexpand
fmt
fold
nl
lp
cat
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Use Cases

1

Text pagination

Format text data for printing

2

Report generation

Generate reports with page breaks and headers

3

Scripting

Use in shell scripts to format text data programmatically

4

Text processing

Manipulate text data in pipelines and scripts

5

Data presentation

Present data in a structured and readable format

Learn By Doing

The best way to learn Linux commands is by practicing. Try out these examples in your terminal to build muscle memory and understand how the pr command works in different scenarios.

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