How to Use Find in Linux?

How do I find a file in Linux terminal?

To find files in Linux terminal, do the following.

• Open your favorite terminal app.
• Type the following command: find /path/to/folder/ -iname *file_name_portion*
• If you need to find only files or only folders, add the option -type f for files or -type d for directories.

How do I use find in Linux?

Here are ten simple locate commands to set you up in becoming more productive with your Linux machine.

1. Using locate Command.
2. Limit Search Queries to a Specific Number.
3. Display The Number of Matching Entries.
4. Ignore Case Sensitive Locate Outputs.
5. Refresh mlocate Database.
6. Display Only Files Present in Your System.