Files and folders

The mv command

Moves files or folders. It also renames.

Syntax

mv <origen> <destino>

Most useful options

-iAsks before overwriting
-nDoes not overwrite if the destination exists

Copy-ready examples

$ cp Documentos/apuntes.txt notas.txt && mv notas.txt final.txtRename
$ cp Documentos/apuntes.txt tarea.txt && mv tarea.txt Documentos/Move into a folder

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • Renaming is moving to the same place with a different name.

Related commands

FAQ

Does mv delete the original?

Yes, it moves it: it stops being at the source.

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