How to Count Number of Lines in a File in Linux (Using wc Command) | Secure 2 Cyber
In this video, you’ll learn how to count the number of lines in a file in Linux using the wc command.
The wc (word count) command is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you count lines, words, and characters in any file directly from the terminal.
🖥️ Commands Covered:
wc -l filename – Count number of lines in a file
wc -l *.txt – Count lines in multiple files
cat filename | wc -l – Count lines using a pipe command
wc filename – Display lines, words, and characters all together
💡 The wc command is perfect for system admins, cybersecurity professionals, and Linux learners who analyze data, logs, or code files.
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