How Do I Remove Ctrl M Characters in Linux?
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How do I get rid of M in vi?

How I was able to remove it in vi editor: After :%s/ then press ctrl + V then ctrl + M . This will give you ^M. Then //g (will look like: :%s/^M ) press Enter should get all removed.

What is Ctrl M character?

Example. I wanted to transfer some files from Windows to Unix using FileZilla, but the problem arises when these files are transferred (Ascii or Binary mode both) and opened using VI we get ^M characters, also known as CTRL-M characters. … Windows/DOS uses 2 characters: Carriage Return/Line Feed (CR/LF).

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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