rm (remove) Linux Command is used to remove objects such as files, directories, symbolic links, device nodes, pipes and sockets from the file system.
Syntax
rm [Option(s)] [File(s) to remove]
Examples
Removing a single file
rm file1.txt #=> removes file1.txt
Removing multiple files
rm file1.txt file2.txt #=> removes file1.txt and file2.txt
Interactive deletion
rm -i readme.txt
remove readme.txt? Y
Force deletion (Removes even if the file is write protected)
rm readme.txt
Delete recusively
rm -r *