Options vs Arguments
- Options → Change how a command works (start with
-or--) - Arguments → Specify what the command works on (files, folders, etc.)
Format:command [options] [arguments]
| Command Example | Command | Option | Argument(s) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ls -l Documents |
ls | -l | Documents | Show detailed list of Documents |
rm -r test |
rm | -r | test | Delete the test folder |
