How to Use the rev Command in Linux (Reverse Text in Terminal!)

Overview

In this quick Linux tip, Sandra Henry-Stocker (author of the “Unix as a Second Language” blog on NetworkWorld) shows you how to use the rev command — a simple but fun tool that reverses text in your terminal.
💡 Learn how to:
Reverse strings and sentences using rev
Reverse the output of other commands (like cal)
Reverse a reversal — just for fun!
📌 Example:
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echo "All’s swell that ends swell" | rev
Whether you're exploring command-line tools or just need a quick trick to impress your fellow Linux users, this one's for you.
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