Cut Command in Linux

Cut Command

• This linux command is used to display or cut the specific column(s) or range of columns from the input text file.

Syntax

cut -c<number> filename

Example

cut -c5 g1.txt

Here, 5th column will be cut and displayed in the terminal.

Options

-c1,5 -> cut only column1 and 5.

-c1-5 -> cut columns from 1 to 5.

Example 1 - Cut Specific Column (Cut 3rd Column from file f1)

Example 2 - Cut Specific Columns (Cut 3rd and 6th Column from file f1)

Example 3 - Cut range of Columns (Cut 3rd and 6th Column from file f1)

Video Demo