How to copy a directory

Q: How to copy a directory

Command: cp -r [source] [dest] Copy a directory and all its contents recursively. Usage: cp -r [source_dir] [dest_dir]. Details: The -r (recursive) flag is required when copying directories. -R is also commonly used and works similarly.

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Command: cp -r [source] [dest]

Copy a directory and all its contents recursively. Usage: cp -r [source_dir] [dest_dir].

Details:
The -r (recursive) flag is required when copying directories. -R is also commonly used and works similarly.