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# Bash Command Substitution There are two ways: - wrap the command in \"\`\": > ::: {#cb1} > myvar=`cat /etc/motd` > ::: - wrap the command in \"\$()\": > ::: {#cb2} > myvar=$(cat /etc/motd) > ::: Choose either then then try this: > ::: {#cb3} > echo $myvar > ::: --- **Source:** [https://foxhop.net/f3f1d8ba-2f95-11f1-8421-e86a64d24d78/bash-command-substitution](https://foxhop.net/f3f1d8ba-2f95-11f1-8421-e86a64d24d78/bash-command-substitution) **Snapshot:** 2026-10-16T04:58:13Z **Generator:** Remarkbox `d747782`