The linux tail command displays the last n line

  • 2020-11-18 06:36:14
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tail: The last lines of the output file.

It is convenient for linux to view the log if the log file is: Console.log

Usage:

1. tail Console.log

Output the last 10 lines of the file

tail-nf Console.log --n is the last n line

Output the contents of the n line at the end of the file while monitoring changes to the file and synchronously refresh and display as soon as there is a change in the file

3. tail -n 5 filename

Output the last five lines of the file

4. tail -f filename

Output the last 10 lines while monitoring changes to the file, which is displayed whenever there is a change to the file.


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