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What does alias do?

define or display command shortcuts (shell builtin).

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alias examples, explained

$ alias

  • aliasdefine or display command shortcuts (shell builtin)

$ alias ll='ls -la'

  • aliasdefine or display command shortcuts (shell builtin)
  • ll=ls -laset ll for this command

$ alias -p

  • aliasdefine or display command shortcuts (shell builtin)
  • -pprint all defined aliases in a reusable form

alias flags & options

-pprint all defined aliases in a reusable form

Other commands

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