To continue a Bash command on a new line, use a backslash `\` as a line continuation character. This backslash must be the last character on the line, immediately preceding the newline character. No spaces or other characters should follow the backslash.
Here is an example:
Code

tar -cvpzf /share/Recovery/Snapshots/backup.tar.gz \
   --exclude=/proc \
   --exclude=/lost+found \
   --exclude=/sys \
   /home/user/documents

In this example, the tar command, which would typically be written on a single line, is broken into multiple lines using backslashes. Each backslash signals to Bash that the command continues on the next line, effectively treating all lines as a single, continuous command.
Important considerations:

   No trailing spaces:
   Ensure there are no spaces or other characters after the backslash on a line where it is used for continuation.
   Indentation for readability:
   While not strictly necessary for the command's execution, indenting subsequent lines improves readability.
   Alternatives:
   Other characters like && (logical AND), || (logical OR), or | (pipe) can also implicitly continue a command on the next line, as Bash expects further input. However, the backslash is the explicit line continuation character.