How Extract a Few Line in Linux?
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How do I extract a specific line from a file in Unix?

To extract a range of lines, say lines 2 to 4, you can execute either of the following:

  1. $ sed -n 2,4p somefile. txt.
  2. $ sed ‘2,4! d’ somefile. txt.

How do you remove multiple lines in Linux?

Deleting Multiple Lines

  1. Press the Esc key to go to normal mode.
  2. Place the cursor on the first line you want to delete.
  3. Type 5dd and hit Enter to delete the next five lines.

19 июл. 2020 г.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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