Read man ls
Quest: explain-ls
Mission
Read man ls, find what -S does, then quit the manual.
Why This Matters
The manual is part of the operating system. You are not expected to memorize every option. You are expected to know how to find the answer.
Commands You Will Use
manls
Steps
- Run
man ls. - Search or scan until you find
-S. - Read the explanation beside it.
- Press
qto quit. - Answer the guide in your own words.
Hints
- Start with
man ls. - Inside many pager views,
/starts a search. - The answer uses the ideas of sorting and file size.
If Check Fails
Open man ls again. The correct answer must explain sorting by file size.

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