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Asked: 2018-05-25 02:56:56 +0800 CST

What is '@!' file?

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I have a filename @! in my home folder. When I open it, it has the same content that my other bash file myscript.sh has.

I have not assign execute permission to original bash file. When I have checked properties, the only difference between two file is size. Original file size is 1.1 KB and @! file size is 714 bytes. How is it automatically created?

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    If you use Vim, this could be because you typed :w@! instead of :wq!. On the US layout, @ is on 2, directly above QW, and right next to ! on 1. Easy to mistype.

    You can verify this by running Vim again, and examining the command history by either scrolling up using the up arrow key in command mode, or typing q: in normal mode.

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