ptx:tldr:ca5e2

ptx: Generate a permuted index with a fixed width.

$ ptx --width=${width_in_columns} ${filename}

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The command "ptx --width=${width_in_columns} ${filename}" is used to format the contents of a text file for improved readability and comprehension. Here's what each part of the command does:

"ptx": This is the actual command that will be executed. "ptx" stands for "paragraph text eXaminer" and it is a Unix/Linux utility that is used to process and format text files.
"--width=${width_in_columns}": This part of the command is an option that specifies the width in columns for the formatted output. The value "${width_in_columns}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the desired number of columns. This option determines the maximum width for the text output, and the content of the file will be modified accordingly to fit within this width.
"${filename}": This is another placeholder that should be replaced with the actual name of the file you want to format. The command will read the content of this file and process it accordingly.

By using the "ptx" command with the appropriate width option and providing the filename as an argument, you can format the text file to display its content in a more structured and readable manner, adjusting the width to your preference.

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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