help erase, help rm
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Title
[D] erase -- Erase a disk file
Syntax
{erase|rm} ["]filename["]
Note: Double quotes must be used to enclose filename if the name
contains spaces.
Description
The erase command erases files stored on disk. rm is a synonym for erase
for the convenience of Unix users.
Stata for Mac users: erase is permanent; the file is not moved to the
Trash but is immediately removed from the disk.
Stata for Windows users: erase is permanent; the file is not moved to
the Recycle Bin but is immediately removed from the disk.
Examples
Windows
. erase oldfile.dta
. erase ..\mydata\oldfile.dta
Unix
. rm oldfile.dta
. rm ../mydata/oldfile.dta
Mac
. erase oldfile.dta
. erase "..:My Data:oldfile.dta"
Also see
Manual: [D] erase
Help: [D] cd, [D] copy, [D] dir, [D] mkdir, [D] rmdir, [D] shell, [D]
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