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Old 06-05-2007
to see space, tab, end of the line chracters
what can I use ??
In vi, I can use :set list <-- and see end of line $.. or use cat -A but I am wondering if there is command or program that allows me to see all the hidden characters( space, tab and etc)

Please help

thanks.
# 2  
Old 06-06-2007
Try using
Code:
cat -vet <file>

Thanks
Nagarajan Ganesan
# 3  
Old 06-06-2007
no that does not work.. that only shows the $......... hmmm doing mad googl'ing.. but not finding the rite solution..
but thanks for your recommendation
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Old 06-06-2007
actualli that does show more than I thought..
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