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Du Command: Show Size Of Single Directory
Use for show size of single directory with Du. Exact CLI syntax to show size of single directory using Du.
When to use this: Use for show size of single directory with Du.
Command Syntax
du -sh <path/to/directory>du -sh <path/to/directory>Command Breakdown
-sh- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to show size of single directory using Du.
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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