How to Convert the Comma(s) into the Space(s) on a Linux File?

The previous article explained how to convert spaces into commas in a Linux file. This article will explain how to convert a comma into a space on Linux.

Problem

How to convert the comma(s) into the space(s) on a Linux file?

Solution

For example, you have a test.txt file as shown below:

So that the file is a comma sign into a space, then use the command below:

cat test.txt | tr ',' ' '

So the results will be like the picture below:

You can also use the command below to convert the comma(s) to the space(s):

Note

If your file uses other symbols besides the comma symbol, for example, the symbol of the colon(:), just change the comma into a colon on the two commands above. For example, if you use the tr command, then use the command below:

cat test.txt | tr ':' ' '

And the file should be as shown below:

References

stackoverflow.com
phoenixnap.com