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Cp Command: Recursively Copy Directory Contents
Use for recursively copy directory contents with Cp. Exact CLI syntax to recursively copy directory contents using Cp.
When to use this: Use for recursively copy directory contents with Cp.
Command Syntax
cp -r <path/to/source_directory> <path/to/target_directory>cp -r <path/to/source_directory> <path/to/target_directory>Command Breakdown
-r- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to recursively copy directory contents using Cp.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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