head

Name

head -- output the first part of files

Description

The specification for "head" is as specified in the SUS but with the additional options as specified below.

Additional Options

-c, --bytes=SIZE

Print first SIZE bytes. SIZE may have a multiplier suffix: b for 512, k for 1K, m for 1 Meg

--lines=NUMBER

Equivalent to -n option

-q, --quiet, --silent

Never print headers giving file names

-v

Always print headers giving file names