# Reading

Reading: Reading Files: cat and less.

Updated: November 10, 2026

1. [Reading Files: cat and less](https://www.ask-codey.com/lessons/bash-reading-files) (Novice): cat prints a short file on the screen, less shows a long one a screen at a time with keys to move and search, and file tells you what kind of file something is before you open it.

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/courses/bash-in-depth/topics/bash-reading