I needed to format a file that contained a list of words with their accompanying definitions. I didn’t need the definitions and wanted to put an ‘item’ tag around each word. awk to the rescue!
The Command:
awk '{print ""$1""}' < words.xml
I have this stored in the words.xml file:
BAD something bad BAG to put into a bag BAH intj. expressing disgust BAL type of shoe (balmoral) BAM to strike with a dull sound BAN to prohibit/Rumanian coin
After running the command, I get:
<item>BAD</item> <item>BAG</item> <item>BAH</item> <item>BAL</item> <item>BAM</item> <item>BAN</item>
Thanks awk!
