The Linux system displays various types of files in different colours to help the user differentiate the types of files.

The Colour Code is shown in the table below:

Colour

Meaning

Red

Archive File

Green

Executable File

Cyan(Sky Blue)

Symbolic Link File

Blue

Directory

Red with Black background

Broken Link

Yellow with black background

Device

Magenta

Graphic Image File

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