| Linux / Unix Command: strings |
NAME
strings
SYNOPSIS
strings [-afo] [-n number] [file ...]
DESCRIPTION
Displays the strings contained in a binary file. strings could be useful, for example, to examine an unknown executable.
OPTIONS
-a
By default, strings only searches the text and data segments of
object files. The -a option causes strings to search the entire
object file.-f
Each string is preceded by the name of the file in which it was
found.-n
Specifies the minimum number of characters in a sequence to be
number, instead of four.-o
Each string is preceded by its decimal offset in the file.
EXAMPLE
% strings uncle_tim.tiff | more
Shows the strings contained in file uncle_tim.tiff.
Important: Use the man command (% man) to see how a command is used on your particular computer.
