Here are some additional options for the nl command:
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-v NUM: Start numbering at the specified numberNUMinstead of the default starting value of 1. -
-i NUM: Increment the line numbers byNUMinstead of the default increment of 1. -
-l NUM: GroupNUMlines together and only number the first line of each group. This can be useful for organizing output. -
-f a: Number all header lines (lines before the first body line). This is useful for distinguishing header information in structured files. -
-b t: Number only non-empty lines. This option is helpful when you want to skip blank lines in the numbering. -
-b p'PATTERN': Number lines that match a specific pattern defined byPATTERN. This allows for selective numbering based on content. -
-s STRING: Customize the separator between the line number and the text. By default, a tab is used, but you can specify a different string.
These options provide flexibility in how you number lines in text files, allowing for various formatting and selection criteria based on your needs.
