tldr/pages/common/mv.md

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mv

Move or rename files and directories.

  • Move files in abitrary locations:

mv {{source}} {{target}}

  • Do not prompt for confirmation before overwriting existing files:

mv -f {{source}} {{target}}

  • Do not prompt for confirmation before overwriting existing files but write to standard error before overriding:

mv -fi {{source}} {{target}}

  • Move files in verbose mode, showing files after they are moved:

mv -v {{source}} {{target}}