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figlet: Generate by directly inputting text.
$ figlet ${input_text}
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The command "figlet ${input_text}" is used to display a large stylized text or ASCII art representation of the input text using the program called "figlet".

Let's break it down:

  • "figlet": This is the name of the program or command that is being executed. Figlet is a utility that creates text banners in a variety of different font styles.

  • "${input_text}": This is a placeholder that represents the input text provided by the user. The actual text that you want to display should be entered in place of "${input_text}". For example, if the input text is "Hello", the command would be "figlet Hello".

When you run this command in a terminal or command prompt, the figlet program takes the input text and generates an ASCII art banner using the specified font style. The resulting text banner is printed in the console for you to view.

You may need to install the "figlet" program on your system before being able to use this command.

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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