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touch — Export Results

Export the output of touch for documentation or review.

Copy-ready commandtouch — Export Results
touch /tmp/healthcheck.txt > 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 touch for documentation or review.

touch /tmp/healthcheck.txt > output.txt

Original command

Create an empty file or update its timestamp.

touch /tmp/healthcheck.txt

Common errors

Command not found

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