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Old 02-18-2010
Bug How to print the words in the same line with space or to the predefined line?
HI,

Code:
cat test

abc

echo "def" >> test

output is

Code:
cat test

abc
def

the needed output is

Code:
cat test

abc def

and so on

thanks in advance
Last edited by zxmaus; 02-18-2010 at 04:38 AM.. Reason: added code tags
# 2  
Old 02-18-2010
Code:
cat > test << END
abc def

some more text
END



---------- Post updated at 01:15 PM ---------- Previous update was at 01:10 PM ----------

Sorry, seems I misunderstood the problem.

In that case, you need to edit your line with utilities like, sed,ed,awk, etc
# 3  
Old 02-18-2010
with awk command

Code:
awk '{ORS=" "}1' test

# 4  
Old 02-18-2010
replace
echo "def" >> test
by
echo -n " def" >> test
Don't forget the space !
# 5  
Old 02-18-2010
Quote:
Originally Posted by frans
replace
echo "def" >> test
by
echo -n " def" >> test
Don't forget the space !
"-n" suppress the trailing newline i guess..
Last edited by clx; 02-18-2010 at 03:09 PM..
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Old 02-18-2010
Excellent !!!Smilie
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