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Bash mv |
Bash command: mv
Rename file.
mv <source> <target>
Moves files and folders.
mv <source> <path + filename>
The first argument is the file you want to move, and the second is the location to move it to. It can also be used to rename a file, by inputting 2 file names as parameters, like so: mv originalFilename.txt newFilename.txt
Commonly used options:
-f
to force move them and overwrite files without checking with the user.-i
to prompt confirmation before overwriting files.-n
do not overwrite an existing file
Warning
This command is capable of modifying many files at once with ease. This can be beneficial, but also dangerous. Use at your own risk