Why shell prompt shows $ instead of # after root login?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Post log in to the root user, the shell prompt displays $ symbol instead of the expected # symbol.

    root@localhost:~$
    

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

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