How to Use the Linux cut Command

How-To Geek

By Dave McKay

Updated Dec 11, 2023

Extract and parse text with ease with the Linux cut command.

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The Linux cut command allows you to extract portions of text from files or data streams.
Cut can work with bytes, characters, or delimited fields, allowing you to select specific portions of text based on your criteria.
Cut can be combined with other utilities like greg to perform more complex operations