sed:numbering:number_each_line_of_a_file_simple_left_alignment

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SED - Numbering - Number each line of a file (simple left alignment)

Using a tab instead of space will preserve margins.

sed = filename | sed 'N;s/\n/\t/'

Example

Running that command again this file:

aaa
bbb
ccc

returns:

1	aaa
2	bbb
3	ccc

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