---
title: Sort ls output by date ascending
kind: blog
description: 'How to display newer files at the bottom of the ls output on Solaris 10:'
words: 19
readingMinutes: 1
created: '2009-12-29T14:33:39.000Z'
updated: '2026-06-27T21:03:45+02:00'
tags:
  - solaris
  - system-administration
---
```shell
ls -latr
```

*   _l_  
    Long list with more details
*   _a_  
    Include hidden files
*   _t_  
    Sort by date descending
*   _r_  
    Reverse sort order