UNIX Basic commands: tail

The tail command displays the last ten lines of the file.

The syntax for the tail command is:

tail [options] [file]

options:

-f	Follow the file as it grows.
-r	Displays the lines in the reverse order.
-n[k]	Displays the file at the nth item from the end of the file.
+n[k]	Displays the file at the nth item from the beginning of the file.

Examples:

tail -r tech

* Please note that there are many flavors of UNIX, so if in doubt, consult your man pages.