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---
layout: docs
page_title: policy read - Command
description: |-
The "policy read" command prints the contents and metadata of the Vault policy
named NAME. If the policy does not exist, an error is returned.
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# policy read
The `policy read` command prints the contents and metadata of the Vault policy
named NAME. If the policy does not exist, an error is returned.
## Examples
Read the policy named "my-policy":
```shell-session
$ vault policy read my-policy
```
## Usage
The following flags are available in addition to the [standard set of
flags](/vault/docs/commands) included on all commands.
### Output Options
- `-format` `(string: "table")` - Print the output in the given format. Valid
formats are "table", "json", or "yaml". This can also be specified via the
`VAULT_FORMAT` environment variable.