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In the vast toolbox of Linux Bash commands, sort is a powerful utility that helps manage text files by arranging their contents according to a defined set of rules. Whether you're a seasoned sysadmin, a developer, or just a Linux enthusiast, mastering the sort command can greatly enhance your file handling and data processing tasks. In this blog, we will explore the functionality of sort, followed by installation instructions for various Linux package managers including apt, dnf, and zypper. The sort command in Linux is used to sort the contents of text files line by line. It can be employed in a variety of ways to sort data alphabetically, numerically, reverse order, and more.