[Solved] Which of the following is the correct syntax to append text to a file using Out-File? — Ans: Out-File -FilePath "log.txt" -InputObject "New entry" -Append | PowerShell

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Which of the following is the correct syntax to append text to a file using Out-File?

AOut-File -FilePath "log.txt" -InputObject "New entry" -Append

BOut-File -FilePath "log.txt" -InputObject "New entry"

CSet-Content -Path "log.txt" -Value "New entry" -Append

DSet-Content -FilePath "log.txt" -InputObject "New entry"

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Identify append syntax for Out-File
Out-File uses the -Append parameter to add content without overwriting.
Step 2: Check other options
Set-Content does not support -Append; Out-File -FilePath "log.txt" -InputObject "New entry" -Append correctly uses Out-File with -Append.
Final Answer:
Out-File -FilePath "log.txt" -InputObject "New entry" -Append -> Option A
Quick Check:
Out-File append needs -Append flag = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Use -Append with Out-File to add content, not Set-Content [OK]

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