I simply want to copy my .c file into a line-numbered listing file. Basically generate a .prn file from my .c file. I’m having a hard time finding the right bash command to do so.
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I simply want to copy my .c file into a line-numbered listing file. Basically generate a .prn file from my .c file. I’m having a hard time finding the right bash command to do so.
On my linux system, I occasionally use
pr -tnto prefix line numbers for listings. The -t option suppresses headers and footers; -n says to prefix line numbers. -n allows optional format and digit specifiers; see man page. Anyhow, to print file xyz.c to xyz.prn with line numbering, use:Note, this is not as compact and handy as
cat -n xyz.c > xyz.prn(usingcat -nas suggested in a previous answer); butprhas numerous other options, and I most often use it when I want to both number the lines and put them into multiple columns or print multiple files side by side. Eg for a 2-column numbered listing use: