Which Command Is Used to Copy in Linux?
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The Linux cp command is used for copying files and directories to another location. To copy a file, specify “cp” followed by the name of a file to copy.

How do you copy a file in Linux?

To copy a file with the cp command pass the name of the file to be copied and then the destination. In the following example the file foo. txt is copied to a new file called bar.

How do you copy in Linux terminal?

If you just want to copy a piece of text in the terminal, all you need to do is highlight it with your mouse, then press Ctrl + Shift + C to copy. To paste it where the cursor is, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + V .

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