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Sfdisk Command: Set Partition Type
Use for set partition type with Sfdisk. Exact CLI syntax to set partition type using Sfdisk.
When to use this: Use for set partition type with Sfdisk.
Command Syntax
sudo sfdisk --part-type </dev/sdX> <partition_number> <swap>sudo sfdisk --part-type </dev/sdX> <partition_number> <swap>Live Command Builder
Final Command
sudo sfdisk --part-type </dev/sdX> <partition_number> <swap> Command Breakdown
--part-type- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to set partition type using Sfdisk.
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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