TAIL {outfile=} <wildspec> {/switches}
The TAIL command is similar to the eponymous UNIX command and is used to display or copy to another file the last N lines of a specified file (or wildcard list of files).
Switches
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Switch |
Effect of Switch |
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/D |
The delete switch causes TAIL to overwrite the existing outspec. |
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L:## |
The lines switch causes TAIL to display or copy ## lines. The default is 20. |
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/Q |
The query switch causes TAIL to prompt for confirmation on each file. |
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/? |
Writes switch listing and usage info to the screen. |
See the notes on HEAD for examples.