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Use prompt with read

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Mo 2023-08-18 01:34:05 +02:00
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@ -26,9 +26,8 @@ echo "3. Mac"
RIGHT_ANSWER=1
# The option -n does not print a new line at the end
echo -n "Enter a number: "
read ANSWER
# `-p` Sets the prompt message
read -p "Enter a number: " ANSWER
if [ $ANSWER == $RIGHT_ANSWER ]
then
@ -235,9 +234,8 @@ In a script, you can ask for user input.
To do so, you can use the command `read`.
In our first Bash script, we use `read` to ask the user for his answer.
The input is then saved in the variable `ANSWER`.
You can choose a different name for this variable.
After the line with `read`, you can use the variable storing the input as a normal variable.
The input is then saved in the variable `ANSWER` (you can also choose a different name for this variable).
After the line with `read`, you can use the variable storing the input just like any other variable.
## Arguments