fold

Additional Notes

fold wraps each line of input to fit a specified width. It is useful for formatting text that needs to fit within a fixed column limit, such as terminal output, code, or data files.

Syntax

fold [options] [file...]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how fold behaves.
• file: Text file to read. Reads from standard input if omitted.

Common Options

• -w WIDTH, --width=WIDTH: Set maximum line width (default 80).
• -s, --spaces: Break at spaces instead of at the exact width.

Examples

fold --help
man fold

Practical Notes

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