What Is Paste Command in Linux?
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Paste command is one of the useful commands in Unix or Linux operating system. It is used to join files horizontally (parallel merging) by outputting lines consisting of lines from each file specified, separated by tab as delimiter, to the standard output.

What does Paste command do?

The PASTE command is used to place the information that you have stored on your virtual clipboard in the location that you have placed your mouse cursor.

How do I paste in Linux?

The general syntax for the paste command is as follows: paste [OPTION].. [FILE]… If no input files are provided or when – is given as argument, paste uses the standard input.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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