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How to edit a file with awk
$ awk 'pattern { action }' filename
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The 'awk' command is used to manipulate and process text files. You can use the 'awk' command along with specific patterns and actions to edit files. Replace 'pattern' with the condition or pattern you want to match, 'action' with the desired action or changes to be applied, and 'filename' with the name of the file you want to edit.

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