expand

Additional Notes

expand is a text-processing command used to convert tabs to spaces. It replaces tab characters in files with spaces, preserving column alignment. Use unexpand to convert spaces back to tabs.

Syntax

expand [options] [file...]

Parameters

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

Common Options

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

Examples

expand --help
man expand

Practical Notes

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