case command in Linux with examples Last Updated : 15 May, 2019 Improve Improve Like Article Like Save Share Report case command in Linux is the best alternative when we had to use multiple if/elif on a single variable. It is used to execute the commands based on the pattern matching. Syntax: case WORD in [PATTERN [| PATTERN]...) COMMANDS ;;]... esac Example: Options: help case : It displays help information. Like Article Suggest improvement Previous cal command in Linux with Examples Next How to View the Content of File in Linux | cat Command Share your thoughts in the comments Add Your Comment Please Login to comment...