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# mv
> Move or rename files and directories.
> More information: <https://www.gnu.org/software/coreutils/mv>.
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- Move files in arbitrary 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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- Prompt for confirmation before overwriting existing files, regardless of file permissions:
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`mv -i {{source}} {{target}}`
- Do not overwrite existing files at the target:
`mv -n {{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}}`