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tail — Export Results

Export the output of tail for documentation or review.

Copy-ready commandtail — Export Results
tail -f /var/log/syslog > output.txt

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Linux with the referenced utility installed
Permissions
Use sudo or root only when required
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Export Results

Export the output of tail for documentation or review.

tail -f /var/log/syslog > output.txt

Original command

Follow new lines appended to a log.

tail -f /var/log/syslog

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.