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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> | 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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