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For Command: Iterate Over A List Of Files

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Command Syntax

for <variable> in <path/to/file1 path/to/file2 ...>; do <echo "Loop is executed">; done

for <variable> in <path/to/file1 path/to/file2 ...>; do <echo "Loop is executed">; done

Command Breakdown

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FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to Iterate over a list of files using For.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

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