Understanding `ls` Command Options

Overview of `ls -alF`

The command ls -alF lists directory contents with the following options:

Result: A detailed list, including hidden files, with type indicators.

Overview of `ls -lart`

The command ls -lart provides:

Result: Listing of all files, sorted by modification time in reverse (oldest first).

Combining Options

Options can be combined freely to tailor the output. For example:

ls -alFrt

Example Result: List all files, including hidden ones, with detailed info, type indicators, in reverse chronological order.

Summary

To combine options, list all desired flags after ls. The order is flexible, but a common pattern is to group related options for clarity:

ls -alFrt