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but the terminator can be changed using the |
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.I \-t |
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option. |
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+ |
If a space is specified as the terminator, then fields are separated by |
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+ |
any number of white spaces, including tabs, returns, and newlines. |
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Different terminators may be given for different fields by specifying |
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additional |
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.I \-t |
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options between each output specification. |
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< |
Note that there is no space between this option and its argument. |
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> |
Note that there is no space between this option and its argument, and |
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> |
certain arguments, such as a space or a tab, must be quoted or escaped |
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> |
with a backslash in most shells. |
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> |
If no argument is given, the default newline terminator is re-established. |
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.PP |
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An output is either a file or a command. |
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If an output file exists, it will not be overwritten unless the |
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.I \-a |
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option. |
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Commands are given in quotes, and begin with an exclamantion point ('!'). |
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+ |
A period ('.') may also be specified as output, |
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+ |
which indicates that no output is desired for this field. |
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+ |
The corresponding data will be skipped on the input. |
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.PP |
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The |
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.I \-oa |
