fmt

Additional Notes

fmt is a text-processing command used to reformat paragraph text. It fills and joins text lines to a specified width (default 75 columns). It is useful for reformatting documentation, commit messages, or email text.

Syntax

fmt [options] [file...]

Parameters

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

Common Options

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

Examples

fmt --help
man fmt

Practical Notes

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