delete files linux code example

Example 1: how to delete particular type file recursively in linux

find . -type f -name '*.o' -delete

Example 2: delete file linux terminal

rm filename
# or add -rf if you don't want to see confirm

Example 3: bash delete file

# EXAMPLE
rm YourFileName.ext

# SYNTAX
# rm [option(s)-if-any] 

# +---------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
# | OPTIONS |  DESCRIPTION                                                     |
# +---------+------------------------------------------------------------------+
# |   -f    |  Force: ignore nonexistent files, never prompt                   |
# |   -i    |  Interactive: prompt before every removal                        |
# |   -I    |  Interactive: only prompt before removing more than three files  |
# |   -r    |  Recursive: remove directories and their contents recursively    |
# |   -v    |  Verbose:  explain what is being done                            |
# +---------+------------------------------------------------------------------+

Example 4: how to remove file from directory in linux

rm /home/harry/ascii.txt

Example 5: how to delete files in linux

rm  .. rm -r  .. r stands for recursive