Windows dir /b equivalent in Linux
Prints one file or directory name per line without detailed metadata.
dir /b
ls -1
ls -1
ls -1
Overview
What this command does
On Windows, "dir /b" is used to list names only. On Linux, the closest practical mapping shown here is "ls -1". Prints one file or directory name per line without detailed metadata. This reference is grouped under File Management → File System.
Windows → Linux context
What changes when you use this on Linux?
Equivalent task, different tool
Windows dir /b maps to ls -1 for this task. Treat this as a workflow mapping rather than a character-for-character syntax translation.
Portable across the compared distros
The Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch rows use the same command in this mapping. Package availability or defaults can still vary, so check the installed tool version when an option behaves differently.
For the broader concept behind this mapping, read Linux filesystem for Windows users.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
List names only
Prints one file or directory name per line without detailed metadata.
ls -1
List one name per line
ls -1A
Include hidden names
ls -1 *.txt
List matching files only
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
ls -1
ls -1A
ls -1 *.txt
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
ls -1 # show names only
ls -1A # include hidden files
ls -1 *.txt # show only text filesReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
ls -1 | List one name per line |
ls -1A | Include hidden names |
ls -1 *.txt | List matching files only |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch all use "ls -1" for this mapping. The command syntax shown here is portable across the three rows, although installed versions and system defaults can still vary.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | ls -1 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | ls -1 |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | ls -1 |
Same command on this distribution. |
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