Delete a single file in Linux
The rm command, which facilitates deleting one or more files simultaneously, is a more widely used command for Deleteing files in Linux.
rm {file-name}
rm {file-name}
If the file is write-protected, rm will ask you to validate its deletion; otherwise, it will delete it without prompting. Using the “-i” flag to force rm to prompt for confirmation before deleting a file:
rm -i {file-name}
rm -i {file-name}
The rm command deletes files without showing any messages. Using the rm command with the -v flag to see what the rm command is currently doing.
rm -v {file-name}
rm -v {file-name}
Using the -f flag to remove or delete write-protected files without asking for clarification.
rm -f {file-name}
rm -f {file-name}
How to Delete Files in Linux?
Linux comes with several tools that can assist us in removing Directories and files. We always need to delete many files and folders based on a set of requirements. To complete our mission quickly, knowing a few basic commands and their variations is beneficial.
- Use caution when using the commands below, particularly those that use regular expressions or search patterns with the find command. An incorrect expression or pattern will result in the deletion of important data/system files and non-intended files.
- Often have a current copy of critical data and device files.
- Use caution when running those commands, particularly if you’re using Sudo or as the superuser (root).
Table of Content
- 1. Delete file by using “unlink” in Linux
- 2. Delete a single file in Linux
- 3. Delete Multiple files in Linux
- 4. Locate and Delete files in Linux
- 5. Empty files should be found and deleted
- 7. Permissions are used to locate and delete files
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