Copying file names returned from a grep command into another directory - UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers

Kartheg · #1 (**permalink**) 11-17-2005

When I do the following :

grep -l "string" *,

I get a list of file names returned. Is there a way to copy the files returned from the list into another directory ?.

Thanks.

ashterix · #2 (**permalink**) 11-17-2005

$ cp `grep -l "string" *` tmp/

Kartheg · #3 (**permalink**) 11-17-2005

I get the following :-

cp:cannot access grep -l string *

dangral · #4 (**permalink**) 11-17-2005

Make sure you are using backticks (above the tab key on a standard keyboard).

Kartheg · #5 (**permalink**) 11-17-2005

Yes, That works !

Thank you ashterix & dangral for your help.

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