Clear File Content in Linux: 2 Easy Methods

To delete all contents of the current file, you can use one of the following two methods:

1. Redirect operator “>” is used to clear the content of a file.
2. name of the file
3. This will clear the contents of the file, but retain the file itself.
4. Use the echo command along with the redirection operator “>”.
5. Create a file named filename without any content.
6. This command will erase the contents of the file while preserving its permissions and attributes.

Please be cautious when using these commands to ensure that you are deleting the correct files, as it could result in data loss.