The cut command is used to cut columns from files separated by a delimiter. A delimiter is a character that is

used to separate fields. Notice in the list file created in task $20$ that each field $($column$)$ the first $4$ lines are

separated by a $\%.$ In lines $5$ through $8$ each field is separated by a $*.$

To display only the $2$ field for the first $4$ lines using the delimiter $\%,$ use the following command:

cut $-$d$\%-$f$2$ list.txt

cut $-$ the command

$-$d $-$ delimiter. each field $($column$)$ is separated by the $\%$ character.

$-$f $-$ field. display the second $(2)$ field.

Explain why this command only worked for the first $4$ lines and not for lines $5-8.$