Figlet command in Linux

The figlet command in Linux is used to create ASCII art from plain text. When you run the figlet command with text as an argument, figlet converts this text to ASCII art and outputs it on the command line. ASCII art is a graphical representation of text using ASCII characters, which are designed in various styles and fonts to create spectacular titles, banners or decorative text elements.

What does the team do?

The figlet command has various options and arguments that allow you to customize the style and font of ASCII art. With these options, you can change the size and location of the text, select a specific font and adjust the color and other effects. The figlet command can be used for various purposes, such as creating decorations for text messages, formatting headers in scripts, or simply to decorate the command line.

How to install

In Linux, to use the figlet command, you need to install it using your distribution's package manager. Below are examples of installing the figlet command on some popular distributions:

For Ubuntu and Debian:

For Fedora:

For CentOS and RHEL:

After installing figlet, you can use it to arrange the text on the command line.

Usage example:

Executing this command will generate ASCII art for the phrase "Hello World!". You can also use various figlet options and arguments to change the ASCII art style and font.