•Arnošt Havelka
Mastering ls Flags
Learn powerful ls flags to see more file details.
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The ls command is more powerful than it first appears. Flags unlock detailed information about your files and show hidden files too.
Long Format: ls -l
The -l flag shows detailed information: permissions, owner, size, and modification date.
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See file details with long format!
Build the command
ls
Terminal
C:\Users\User>ls -l
See everything in detail:
Command Prompt
file.txt
script.sh
data.csv
C:\Users\User>ls
Show Hidden Files: ls -a
The -a flag reveals hidden files (those starting with a dot).
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Reveal hidden files!
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ls
Terminal
C:\Users\User>ls -a
Uncover what's hidden:
Command Prompt
Documents
Downloads
Pictures
C:\Users\User>ls
Combine Them: ls -la
Use both flags together for maximum visibility!
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Get the complete picture!
Build the command
ls
Terminal
C:\Users\User>ls -la
See everything:
Command Prompt
file.txt
C:\Users\User>ls
Knowledge Check
1 / 3What does the -l flag show?
References
These documentation links provide authoritative details for the commands used in this article.