Verbose

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The verbose mode (from English verbose , wordy, wordy) is an execution mode of computer programs. Usually this mode affects programs that are called from a command line . If it is selected, the program documents internal processes in detail by outputting status or error messages on an output device, for example the monitor . One purpose is troubleshooting .

Many command line programs , as they are often used in Unix or Unix-like operating systems such as Linux , can be made to display everything they do by specifying the verbose parameter (usually in the form -vor --verbose). This makes it easier to find errors. In some cases, the level of detail of the information can be staggered by repeating the v: With -vvva corresponding program shows a lot more information.

Examples

The verbose parameter can be found u. a. with the commands:

  • tar - archive files and directories
  • chmod - change file permissions
  • mkdir - create directory
  • mv - move or rename files
  • cp - copy files
  • rm - delete files
  • cat - output file contents, with verbose with the control characters

There is also the opposite of verbose: non verbose , which can be translated as “taciturn”. For example, with the wget program , which is used to download files or entire websites. There is also an output-free mode quiet , ie "quiet", which can often be -qactivated.

Verbose often -vappears in this form on Usenet to get a more detailed explanation.