[Solved] You tried touch -c newfile.txt but the file was not created. Why? — Ans: The -c option tells touch not to create the file if it doesn't exist | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - File and Directory Operations

You tried touch -c newfile.txt but the file was not created. Why?

AThe -c option tells touch not to create the file if it doesn't exist

BThe -c option creates a copy instead of a new file

CThe command syntax is incorrect

DThe file was created but hidden

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the -c option in touch
The -c or --no-create option prevents touch from creating a new file if it does not exist.
Step 2: Check why file was not created
Since newfile.txt did not exist, touch did not create it due to -c option.
Final Answer:
The -c option tells touch not to create the file if it doesn't exist -> Option A
Quick Check:
-c prevents file creation = B [OK]

Quick Trick: -c option means no create, only update timestamps [OK]

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