How Do I Copy a Log File in Linux?
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How do I copy a Linux log?

Consider using keyboard shortcuts.

  1. Click the file you want to copy to select it, or drag your mouse across multiple files to select them all.
  2. Press Ctrl + C to copy the files.
  3. Go to the folder into which you want to copy the files.
  4. Press Ctrl + V to paste in the files.

How do you copy a log?

Highlight the section of the log that you want to copy with the cursor and press Ctrl + C , or click Edit ▸ Copy. You can press Ctrl + A , or click Edit ▸ Select All, to select all the text in the log which you are currently viewing.

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