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cat large file to clipboard

Terminal - cat large file to clipboard
cat large.xml | xclip
2009-07-08 16:30:07
User: copremesis
Functions: cat
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cat large file to clipboard

avoid mouse abuse and the constant struggle of balancing scroll velocity ... not to mention that burning sensation in your upper right shoulder ....

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Terminal - Alternatives
xclip file.txt
2010-06-06 14:28:26
User: foolano
Tags: copy paste
6

Loads file content on clipboard. Very useful when text selection size is higher than console size.

pv large.xml | xclip
2009-07-08 19:26:12
User: marssi
4

shortest alternative without the speed-o-meter"xclip large.xml"

"xclip -o" to get the clipboard content, alternatively [shift key] + insert or middle button of your mouse.

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What others think

How about "xclip < large.xml"

Comment by dstahlke 150 weeks and 1 day ago

On Cygwin:

cat large.xml | putclip

or

putclip < large.xml
Comment by patrickben 148 weeks and 1 day ago

xclip large.xml

Comment by foolano 102 weeks and 5 days ago

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