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# Read Command Output In Reverse Order

We can use `tac` to read file(s) or `stdout` in reverse order.

> tac - concatenate and print files in reverse

### Example

```bash
echo -e "Hello\nWorld" | tac
World
Hello
```

***Source:*** [***StackOverFlow***](https://stackoverflow.com/a/28879552)