Linux ls Command: List Files & Directories

In Linux, the list command is commonly used to display files and directories. To use the list command, you can enter the following command in the terminal:

ls

This will list all files and subdirectories in the current directory. You can also use some options to sort or filter the list. For example, you can use the -l option to display detailed information, including file permissions, owner, size, and modification time.

ls -l

You can also use the -a option to display all files, including hidden files (those starting with a dot).

ls -a

You can combine multiple options to meet your needs. To learn more about the options and usage of the list command, please refer to the help documentation for ls.

man ls