Exclude unwanted string from Linux grep

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  1. Gabriel9999

    Gabriel9999 MDL Novice

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    #1 Gabriel9999, Apr 3, 2019
    I have a configuration file which is a simple text. I want to list some configuration line but except some sitring. How can I use Linux grep to exclude and search for given strings? Thanks in advance for your help!
     
  2. shot²

    shot² MDL Junior Member

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    #2 shot², Apr 3, 2019
    grep "to find" myfile.conf | grep -v "to exclude"
     
  3. samueltarcin9999

    samueltarcin9999 MDL Novice

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    #3 samueltarcin9999, Apr 4, 2019