Options
An argument that starts with a dash is called an option
Is -a list all files (including hidden)
ls-1 list files in long format
Is -1 -a combine both a and 1 options
Is-la combine both a and 1 options
Is -la /bin list all in /bin in long format
• Order of options does not matter
• Filename has to be at the end
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