Writing multi-line strings into a text file in bash script

hello@bill.dev (Bill) — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:36:19 +0000

Problem: I wanted to use a shell script to write multi-line strings into a text file. I didn’t want parameters or commands to be substituted in the text being written.

Solution: You need to quote the limit string when specifying your here-document.

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My fist discovery was that the pattern for doing this in a shell script was called a “Here Document”. I don’t think I have ever looked up the bash manual before. But this is where I found the solution.

Shell-Script on Bill Glover

Writing multi-line strings into a text file in bash script

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