How to force overwrite files?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProBasic Files OperationsAug, 26 2025
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To force overwrite files when copying in the terminal, you can use the -f option with the cp command. The syntax is:

cp -f source_file destination_directory/

For example, to copy example.txt to backup/ and overwrite any existing file with the same name, you would use:

cp -f example.txt backup/

This command will replace the existing file without prompting for confirmation. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!

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