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column -t file.tsv: Display TSV data as an aligned terminal table

Use column -t file.tsv to display TSV data as an aligned terminal table. It is especially handy when you live in terminals and repeat long commands.

column -t file.tsv

Why it helps

Use column -t file.tsv to display TSV data as an aligned terminal table. It is especially handy when you live in terminals and repeat long commands.

How to use it

  1. Open the relevant app or terminal.
  2. Use the shortcut or command above in the relevant context.
  3. Check the result; for commands that change data, test on a small example first.
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