Listing Files

ls [OPTIONS] [FILE]

  • ls -l → Lists files in long detailed format
  • ls -a → Show all, including hidden.
  • ls -d → Show directory only.
  • ls -ld → Detailed directory info.
  • ls -r → Lists files in reverse alphabetical order
  • ls -t → Lists files sorted by latest time first
  • ls -lt → Lists files in long format, sorted by latest time first
  • ls -lrt → Sort by time (old → new).
  • ls -S → Lists files sorted by largest size first
  • ls -l -S → Lists files in long format, sorted by largest size first
  • ls -lSr → Lists files in long format, sorted by smallest size first (reverse of -S) table format

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Color Type of File
Black / White Regular file
Blue Directory file
Cyan Symbolic link (file pointing to another file)
Green Executable file (program)