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History Command: Overwrite History File
Use for overwrite history file with History. Exact CLI syntax to overwrite history file using History.
When to use this: Use for overwrite history file with History.
Command Syntax
history -whistory -wCommand Breakdown
-w- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to overwrite history file using History.
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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Related Operations
History Command: Add Command To History
history -s <command> History Command: Add Command To History Without Running history -s <command> History Command: Clear Command History history -c History Command: Clear Command History List history -c History Command: Delete History Entry history -d <offset>