Your Question: How Do You Create a Text File in Linux?
Contents

How do you create a text file in Linux terminal?

How to create a text file on Linux:

  1. Using touch to create a text file: $ touch NewFile.txt.
  2. Using cat to create a new file: $ cat NewFile.txt. …
  3. Simply using > to create a text file: $ > NewFile.txt.
  4. Lastly, we can use any text editor name and then create the file, such as:

How do you create a new file in Linux?

To create a new file run the cat command followed by the redirection operator > and the name of the file you want to create. Press Enter type the text and once you are done press the CRTL+D to save the files.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

Share this article
Twitter Facebook Pinterest