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Sed Command: Print First Line Output

Use for print first line output with Sed. Exact CLI syntax to print first line output using Sed.

When to use this: Use for print first line output with Sed.

Command Syntax

<command> | sed -n '1p'

Command Breakdown

-n
Command Option
Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to print first line output 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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