How to use the fold command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial explains the fold command, which is used to limit the length of lines in a text file by folding long lines into smaller pieces. It demonstrates how to use the fold command to display lines with a maximum of 80 characters and discusses the option to break lines only at space characters to avoid splitting words. Additionally, it shows how to specify the number of characters per line to further limit line length while maintaining readability.

What is the primary function of the fold command?

• To convert text to uppercase

• To limit the length of lines by folding them

• To sort lines alphabetically

• To delete lines from a text file

What happens when the fold command is used with an 80 character limit?

• Lines are deleted

• Lines are converted to uppercase

• Lines are folded at exactly 80 characters

• Words are split in the middle

How can you prevent words from being split when using the fold command?

• By using the -b option

• By using the -s option to break only at spaces

• By using the -w option

• By using the -c option

What does the dash S option allow you to do with the fold command?

• Specify the number of characters per line

• Convert text to lowercase

• Delete specific lines

• Sort lines by length

What is the benefit of using the dash S option with the fold command?

• It makes lines unreadable

• It allows for shorter lines without breaking words

• It deletes unnecessary lines

• It converts text to uppercase