How to store directory files listing into an array?

Question

I\'m trying to store the files listing into an array and then loop through the array again. Below is what I get when I run ls -ls command from the console.

Answer 1

Here's a variant that lets you use a regex pattern for initial filtering, change the regex to be get the filtering you desire.

files=($(find -E . -type f -regex "^.*$"))
for item in ${files[*]}
do
  printf "   %s\n" $item
done