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Truncate Command: Set File Size To 10gb
Use for set file size to 10gb with Truncate. Exact CLI syntax to set file size to 10gb using Truncate.
When to use this: Use for set file size to 10gb with Truncate.
Command Syntax
truncate -s 10G <path/to/file>truncate -s 10G <path/to/file>Live Command Builder
Final Command
truncate -s 10G <path/to/file> Command Breakdown
-s- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to set file size to 10gb 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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