How do I delete the last "enter" of the copied content?

Question

pwd | xclip -sel clip

However, in most cases, I want to further modify the copied path when I use it. For example, add some folders to the path before running the command:

cp (paste the path) (then, I want to add the target path)

But the pasted path have an "enter" at its end, so I don't have a chance to type my target path...

So, how could I copy the terminal standard output AND remove the last "enter" character?

Ps. I don't care how long the command is, as long as it works robustly.

score 2 · Accepted Answer · 2021-07-07T07:49:52.360

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You can use printf to trim trailing newline:

printf %s "$PWD" | xclip -sel clip

edited Jul 07 '21 at 07:49

answered Jul 06 '21 at 14:20

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 06 '21 at 16:05

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Another option:

echo -n $(pwd) | xclip -sel clip

answered Jul 06 '21 at 16:05

vanadium

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jul 02 '24 at 13:49

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xclip has your own way too:

pwd | xclip -sel clip -rmlastnl

answered Jul 02 '24 at 13:49

rhuanpk

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