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The cut command is used to cut a specific part of a file and print it to the standard output without changing the actual file.

In other words, you can pull out a specific number of words or characters from a file using the cut command.

Fret not, I walk you through the essentials to help you know more about it:

• The basic syntax of the command
• Practical examples of using the cut command
• Practice questions for the cut command

So, let's get started.

Here's How to use the cut command

To use the cut command, it is important to know the syntax.

So here's the basic syntax you need to follow to use the cut command:

Here,

• : it is used to change the default behavior of the cut command.
• : it is where you append the filename or the path to the file to work with the cut command.

If you are curious, here's a list of popular options used with the cut command: