convertlineendings command

Summary

Converts the line endings

Description

If you have a text file that needs a change for its line endings, you can use this command to convert the line endings to your platform's format, or the format of your choice by using these switches:

SwitchesDescription

-w

Converts the line endings to the Windows format (CR + LF)

-u

Converts the line endings to the Unix format (LF)

-m

Converts the line endings to the Mac OS 9 format (CR)

Command usage

  • convertlineendings <textfile> [-w|-u|-m]

Examples

  • convertlineendings text.txt: Converts the text file to your platform's newline style

  • convertlineendings text.txt -u: Converts the text file to the Unix format

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