Bash Cut Command

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Introduction

In Bash, the cut command is useful for dividing a file into several smaller parts.

Syntax

  • cut [option] file

Parameters

OptionDescription
-b LIST, --bytes=LISTPrint the bytes listed in the LIST parameter
-c LIST, --characters=LISTPrint characters in positions specified in LIST parameter
-f LIST, --fields=LISTPrint fields or columns
-d DELIMITERUsed to separate columns or fields


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