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Sed Command: Insert Line At Beginning File
Use for insert line at beginning file with Sed. Exact CLI syntax to insert line at beginning file using Sed.
When to use this: Use for insert line at beginning file with Sed.
Command Syntax
sed -i '1i\your new line text\' <path/to/file>sed -i '1i/your new line text/' <path/to/file>Live Command Builder
Final Command
sed -i '1i\your new line text\' <path/to/file> Command Breakdown
-i- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to insert line at beginning file using Sed.
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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