Are there other useful cat options?

Yes, there are several useful options for the cat command that can enhance its functionality. Here are some notable ones:

  1. -E: Display a $ at the end of each line, making line endings explicit.

    cat -E filename.txt
  2. -A: Show all non-printing characters (equivalent to -vET).

    cat -A filename.txt
  3. -b: Number non-blank output lines only.

    cat -b filename.txt
  4. -s: Suppress repeated empty output lines.

    cat -s filename.txt
  5. -T: Display TAB characters as ^I.

    cat -T filename.txt
  6. -v: Use ^ and M- notation for non-printing characters, except for line feeds and tabs.

    cat -v filename.txt

These options can be very helpful for managing and viewing text files in various ways. If you need more information on any specific option, let me know!

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