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# mv
> Move or rename files and directories.
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- Move files in abitrary locations:
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`mv {{source}} {{target}}`
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- Do not prompt for confirmation before overwriting existing files:
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`mv -f {{source}} {{target}}`
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- Do not prompt for confirmation before overwriting existing files but write to standard error before overriding:
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`mv -fi {{source}} {{target}}`
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- Move files in verbose mode, showing files after they are moved:
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`mv -v {{source}} {{target}}`