Emacs dired mode is an easy to use text-based file manager. By default, files are displayed in alphabetical order. Is there a way to sort the files by file size descending order?
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You might want to use the extension dired-quick-sort. After setting it up, push "S" to display a sorting menu that offers many different ways to sort, including file size.
Disclaimer: I am the author of the extension.
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You may customize the sort order by providing an argument to the
dired-sort-toggle-or-editwhich is bound to the s keystroke.So to answer your question, just type Control+u s and pass the
-lSswitches. You may pass-lhSfor human readable results.