NAME

line − read one line

SYNTAX

line

DESCRIPTION

The line command copies one line (up to a new-line) from the standard input and writes it on the standard output. It returns an exit code of 1 on EOF (end-of-file) and always prints at least a new-line. It is often used within shell files to read from the user’s terminal.

SEE ALSO

sh(1), read(2)

Commands