What are common command-line options?

Common command-line options in Linux vary by command, but many commands share similar options. Here are some frequently used options across various commands:

-h or --help: Displays help information about the command.
```
command --help
```
-v or --verbose: Provides detailed output about what the command is doing.
```
cp -v source.txt destination.txt
```
-f or --force: Forces an action, often used to overwrite files without prompting.
```
rm -f file.txt
```
-i or --interactive: Prompts for confirmation before performing an action.
```
rm -i file.txt
```
-r or --recursive: Used with commands like cp and rm to operate on directories and their contents recursively.
```
rm -r directory/
```
-a or --archive: Preserves attributes and copies directories recursively (used with cp and tar).
```
cp -a source/ destination/
```
-n or --no-clobber: Prevents overwriting existing files.
```
cp -n source.txt destination.txt
```
-l or --list: Lists files or directories (used with commands like ls).
```
ls -l
```

These options enhance the functionality of commands and allow for more control over their behavior. If you have specific commands in mind or need more details, feel free to ask!