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Windows fold long lines equivalent in Linux
Wraps long text lines to a target width.
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fold long lines
Linux equivalents
fold -w 80 file
fold -w 80 file
fold -w 80 file
Overview
What this command does
Wraps long text lines to a target width.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Wrap long lines
Wraps long text lines to a target width.
fold -w 80 file
Wrap long lines
fold --help
Show command help when supported
man fold
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
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fold -w 80 file
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: fold long lines
fold -w 80 fileReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
fold -w 80 file | Wrap long lines |
fold --help | Show command help when supported |
man fold | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | fold -w 80 file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | fold -w 80 file |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | fold -w 80 file |
Same command on this distribution. |
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