🖥️file

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the file command with important options and switches using examples.

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file -P bytes=10 * 
# Limit bytes read per file to speed up the 'file' command by reducing extra info. This isn't available in all versions.

# list human readable files
# include in the list human readable hidden files too: file .* *|grep 'ASCII text'|sort -rk2 more reliable command: ls|xargs file|grep 'ASCII text'|sort -rk2 and include hidden files: ls -a|xargs file|grep 'ASCII text'|sort -rk2
file *|grep 'ASCII text'|sort -rk2

# list human readable files - include in the list human readable hidden files too: file .* *|grep 'ASCII text'|sort -rk2 more reliable command: ls|xargs file|grep 'ASCII text'|sort -rk2 and include hidden files: ls -a|xargs file|grep 'ASCII text'|sort -rk2
file *|grep 'ASCII text'|sort -rk2

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Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command file in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for file without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for file are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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