fortune
Verified for current stable LTS
Fortune Commands
Fortune command syntax with verified terminal examples.
Commands
7 commands for Fortune
fortune Operations
Fortune Command: Print Random Quotation
fortune fortune Operations
Fortune Command: Print Offensive Quotation
fortune -o fortune Operations
Fortune Command: Print Long Quotation
fortune -l fortune Operations
Fortune Command: Print Short Quotation
fortune -s fortune Operations
Fortune Command: List Quotation Database Files
fortune -f fortune Operations
Fortune Command: Print Quotation From File
fortune <path/to/file> fortune Operations
Fortune Command: Pipe Fortune Through Command
fortune | <command> Suggest a Fortune Command
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FAQ
Coverage: Focused examples for common Fortune workflows.
Verified version: current stable LTS.
Verification: Test commands in a disposable workspace and submit notes for edge cases.