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colorls: List files one per line.
$ colorls -1
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The command "colorls -1" is used to display the contents of a directory in a single column list format, with colorized output.

  • "colorls" is a program that provides colorized output for the "ls" command, making it easier to visually distinguish different types of files and directories.
  • "-1" is an option flag that specifies the format in which the listing should be displayed. In this case, it indicates a single column list format, where each file or directory appears on its own separate line.

So when you run the "colorls -1" command, it will list the contents of the current directory in a single column, with each entry colorized to indicate its type (e.g., directories in one color, executable files in another, etc.).

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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