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To display all files in a folder in Linux, you can use the following command:<\/p>\n

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  1. ls command: The ls command is used to display files and directories. When using the ls command, simply type ls in the terminal window and press Enter to show all files and folders in the current directory.<\/li>\n
  2. The ls -l command displays files and directories in long format. Just type ls -l in the terminal window and press enter to see all files and folders in the current directory, along with additional detailed information like file permissions, owner, size, and modification date.<\/li>\n
  3. The ls -a command is used to display hidden files and directories. When using the ls -a command, simply type ls -a in the terminal window and press Enter to show all files and folders in the current directory, including hidden files and directories starting with a dot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These commands can be combined according to your needs, for example: ls -la will display all files and directories in the current directory in long format, including hidden files and directories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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