ls command in linux

How to list directories in Linux

Purpose

You can list the contents of a directory with ls.

Now see the manual page for ls

you will get a manual page screen. I am sharing a part of this.

Here we will discuss some of the frequently used options in ls

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·        ls –a

Purpose

It is used to show all files. Showing all files means including the hidden files.

Note: When a file name on a Linux file system starts with a dot, it is considered a hidden file and      

           it doesn't show up in regular file listings.

·         ls -l

Purpose

Typing ls -l (that is a letter L, not the number 1) gives you a long listing.

·         ls -h

Purpose

It shows the numbers (file sizes) in a more human readable format. You can use different combination as well. E.g. lh,hl, -h –l, -h.

Below i am showing you an example:

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