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Truncate Command: Shrink File Size By 2gb
Use for shrink file size by 2gb with Truncate. Exact CLI syntax to shrink file size by 2gb using Truncate.
When to use this: Use for shrink file size by 2gb with Truncate.
Command Syntax
truncate -s -2G <path/to/file>truncate -s -2G <path/to/file>Command Breakdown
-s- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-2G- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to shrink file size by 2gb using Truncate.
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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