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Create a file with the cat command

Type the command

   cat > name_of_file

Now type in your text. Press the <Return> key to start a new line.

When you have finished typing in your text, enter Ctrl-d (Press and hold down the Ctrl key and type a "d").

This stops the cat command and returns you to the system prompt.

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