Q:

How to change the `$` in the terminal (Shell)

I'm using Mac OS X Yosmite.

I've been able to customise the colours in my terminal by pressing cmd+, when I open the terminal and change the profile options.
I've seen it before in another persons terminal window, how do I customise the $ symbol that you see at the end? So instead of the $ it could me something like -.- or whatever I wish to change it too?
Thanks!

A:

Assuming you're using bash, you will need to change (or set) the PS1 variable in .bashrc.
Here is a tutorial: http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-linux-unix-bash-shell-setup-prompt.html

