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1,912 PointsWhat does the $ usually represent on the command line?
What does the $ usually represent on the command line?
2 Answers
Eric Butler
33,512 PointsOn a Mac, the $
is usually just a symbol that separates the terminal prompt from what you are about to write. If you're seeing a $
after a few other things all on the same command line, it usually means the terminal is ready for you to start typing a command. It is usually not part of any command itself, so you don't actually type the $ sign. Does that help?
Ali Khaky
2,739 PointsThink of it as a divider between the terminal prompt and what you're about to write. It provides you with a nice quality of life improvement as opposed to if it weren't there.
Cheers.