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dos2unix

Convert text files from DOS line endings to Unix format.

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Additional Notes

dos2unix is a text-processing command used to convert text files from DOS line endings to Unix format. It converts CRLF line endings (Windows/DOS style) to LF line endings (Unix style). Use the companion unix2dos for the reverse conversion.

Syntax

dos2unix [options] [file...]

Parameters

  • options: Flags that change how dos2unix behaves.
  • file: Text file to read or process.

Common Options

  • --help: Show command help when supported.
  • --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

dos2unix --help
man dos2unix

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man dos2unix, dos2unix --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.