How to use shell commands to display a list of files?

To output a list of files using shell commands, you can utilize the ls command. This command will display all files and folders within the current directory.

Here are some commonly used options for the ls command:

1. List all files and folders in the current directory.
2. List all files and directories in the current directory in long format, including detailed information such as permissions, owners, and sizes.
3. List all files and folders in the current directory, including hidden files and folders.
4. List all files and folders in the current directory in long format with human-readable file sizes (e.g. KB, MB).
5. List all files and folders in the current directory and its subdirectories recursively.

For example, to list all the files and folders in the current directory, you can use the following command:

ls

To list all files and folders in the current directory in long format, you can use the following command:

ls -l

To list all files and folders in the current directory and its subdirectories, you can use the following command:

ls -R

These are some common options for the ls command that you can choose based on your needs to display a list of files.