Last updated 28.09.06

List the files in a directory

You can use the ls command to list the files in a directory:

   ls [option] directory_name

By combining different command options you can display as little or as much information about each file as you need.

• Examples
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• List of command options
• Listing hidden files
• Using a long listing

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