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Touch Command: Set Timestamp By Parsing String
Use for set timestamp by parsing string with Touch. Exact CLI syntax to set timestamp by parsing string using Touch.
When to use this: Use for set timestamp by parsing string with Touch.
Command Syntax
touch -d "<last year|5 hours|next thursday|nov 14|...>" <path/to/file>touch -d "<last year|5 hours|next thursday|nov 14|...>" <path/to/file>Command Breakdown
-d- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to set timestamp by parsing string using Touch.
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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