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This answer does not give the exact output required by the original question. This answer mangles the output by compressing multiple spaces and removing leading spaces, and then suggests using other programs to try to restore formatting similar to (but not identical to) the actual output required. The answer by terdon is better.

Ian D. Allen
– Ian D. Allen

2022-04-25 07:21:56 +00:00
Commented Apr 25, 2022 at 7:21
You can use GNU awk printf function and achieve any output you 'd like. Also, please have in mind that keeping the content separated from formatting is a basic principle.

thanasisp
– thanasisp

2022-05-01 12:24:09 +00:00
Commented May 1, 2022 at 12:24

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