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tput - Initialize terminal or query terminfo database

Overview​

The tput command initialize terminal or query terminfo database.

Syntax​

tput [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]

Basic Usage Examples​

# Basic usage
tput

# Get help
tput --help

# Check version
tput --version

Common Options​

  • -h, --help - Display help information
  • -v, --version - Show version information
  • -V, --verbose - Enable verbose output (if supported)

Description​

The tput command is part of the other category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for initialize terminal or query terminfo database.

Refer to the manual page (man tput) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.

Common Use Cases​

  1. Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
  2. System Administration: Administrative tasks
  3. Automation: Script integration
  4. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
  • Other commands in the other category
  • System utilities for similar operations
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