cal Linux Command Guide
The cal command in Linux is used to display a simple calendar in the terminal. It shows the current month by default or allows you to specify a month and year to view. The calendar includes the day of the week, followed by the days of the month. By providing a specific month and year as arguments, you can view calendars for those dates. cal is a handy tool for quickly checking dates and planning events within the terminal environment.
cal Syntax:
Section titled “cal Syntax:”cal [options] [month] [year]Options:
Section titled “Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| -1 | Display single month |
| -3 | Display previous, current, and next month |
| -y | Display full year |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| month | Display calendar for specific month (1-12) |
| year | Display calendar for specific year |
cal Command Samples:
Section titled “cal Command Samples:”Display Current Month Calendar
Section titled “Display Current Month Calendar”calDisplay the current month’s calendar.
Display Specific Year Calendar
Section titled “Display Specific Year Calendar”cal 2023Display the calendar for the year 2023.
Display Specific Month Calendar of a Year
Section titled “Display Specific Month Calendar of a Year”cal 7 2024Display the calendar for July 2024.
Show Calendar in Landscape Format
Section titled “Show Calendar in Landscape Format”cal -mDisplay the calendar in landscape format.
Display Specific Month and Year Calendar
Section titled “Display Specific Month and Year Calendar”cal 12 2022Display the calendar for December 2022.
Display Calendar with a Specific Starting Day
Section titled “Display Calendar with a Specific Starting Day”cal -s 3Display the calendar with Wednesday as the starting day of the week.
Show Julian Days in Calendar
Section titled “Show Julian Days in Calendar”cal -JDisplay Julian days in the calendar output.
cal FAQ:
Section titled “cal FAQ:”How do I use cal in Linux?
Section titled “How do I use cal in Linux?”To use the cal command in Linux, execute the following command:
calHow can I display a specific month using cal in Linux?
Section titled “How can I display a specific month using cal in Linux?”To display a specific month with the cal command in Linux, provide the month and year as arguments:
cal 12 2022How can I highlight the current day when using cal in Linux?
Section titled “How can I highlight the current day when using cal in Linux?”To highlight the current day when running the cal command in Linux, use the -h flag:
cal -hHow do I show a full year calendar using cal in Linux?
Section titled “How do I show a full year calendar using cal in Linux?”To display a full year calendar with the cal command in Linux, provide the year as an argument:
cal 2023How can I display a calendar for a specific year range with cal in Linux?
Section titled “How can I display a calendar for a specific year range with cal in Linux?”To show a calendar for a specific year range using the cal command in Linux, provide the start and end year as arguments:
cal 2022 2025How do I show the calendar month in a specific format using cal in Linux?
Section titled “How do I show the calendar month in a specific format using cal in Linux?”To display the calendar month in a specific format using the cal command in Linux, use the -3 flag:
cal -3Applications of the cal Command
Section titled “Applications of the cal Command”- Display a calendar for the current month
- Display a calendar for a specific month and year
- Show a calendar for a specific year
- Highlight the current day in the calendar
- View different months or years by specifying the month and year