SHELL

shell remove file

rm <file_name>

how to delete a file in linux

single:
	rm filename 
    ----OR---- 
    unlink filename
multiple:
	rm filename1 filename2 filename3
all filetype:
	rm *.pdf
with confirmation:
	rm -i filename
	rm -i filename1 filename2 filename3
without prompting even writeprotected:
	rm -f filename
	rm -f filename
without a prompt in verbose mode:
	rm -fv *.txt

how to delete files in linux

rm <file> .. rm -r <file> .. r stands for recursive 

how to delete files in linux

rm file
rm -i file #Interactive Deletion
rm -f file #Force Deletion
rm -r directory #Recursive Deletion

how to remove file from directory in linux

rm /home/harry/ascii.txt

removing a file in linux

#use the command rm <file or foldername>
#for example removing a file called book
rm book