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The rm command deletes files in a Linux. The command unlinks the data from the file name, allowing the user to overwrite on that particular storage space.
How do you delete data in Linux?
How to Remove Files
- To delete a single file, use the rm or unlink command followed by the file name: unlink filename rm filename. …
- To delete multiple files at once, use the rm command followed by the file names separated by space. …
- Use the rm with the -i option to confirm each file before deleting it: rm -i filename(s)
Which command can be used to delete a file in Linux?
The rm and rmdir commands delete files and directories on Linux, macOS, and other Unix-like operating systems. They’re similar to the del and deltree commands in Windows and DOS.
