AWK script to print all the columns excpet the one specified

kn.naresh · #1 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008

I have several columns by the name A B C D E...... and I want to print all the column other than column C and D. Could you please help me with the awk script?

Thanks!!

jim mcnamara · #2 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008

Code:

awk '{ $3=""; $4=""; print}' inputfile

Franklin52 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008

If you have a space as fieldseparator you can try this:

Code:

awk '{$3=$4="";gsub("  ","");print}' file

Regards

kn.naresh · #4 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008

Thank you so much

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