Mastering Linux Terminal

Commands
Unlock the power of the Linux terminal and level up your command-line skills
with these essential commands.

by Kartavya Baluja
Introduction
Overview of Linux Terminal
Understand the terminal's role as a text-based
interface to control your computer.
Importance of Using Terminal
Commands
Discover the efficiency and control that comes
with executing commands directly.
Basic Commands
ls cd mkdir touch
List files and Navigate to different Create a new directory Generate a new file
directories in the directories within your to organize your files. quickly and easily.
current location. file system.
Basic Commands (Continued)
cat cp mv rm
Display the contents Make copies of files Rename or move files Delete unwanted files
of a file directly in the and directories and directories with and directories
terminal. effortlessly. ease. permanently.
Basic Commands (Continued)
pwd clear
Print the path of the current working directory. Clear the terminal screen to improve readability.
Execution Examples
1 ls
List and organize files alphabetically, by
date, or by size.
cd 2
Go backwards or forwards through
directories.
3 touch
Create files with specific extensions and
set file permissions.
Execution Examples (Continued)
cp
Duplicate files and directories while
preserving or modifying their attributes.
1 cat
View the contents of multiple files
simultaneously and concatenate them.
2
3 mv
Rename files or move them to different
directories efficiently.
Execution Examples (Continued)
1 rm
Delete files and directories permanently, with options for force or interactive
removal.

2 pwd
Display the full path of the current directory.

3 clear
Remove clutter from the terminal screen for a fresh start.
Conclusion
Recap of the 10 Terminal
Commands
Summarize the essential Linux commands
covered in this presentation.
Importance of Practicing and
Mastering Command-line Skills
Emphasize the long-term benefits and
growth that come with honing your
command-line expertise.