Tearing Toilet Paper on Shabbat

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Hello, what prohibition does a person violate when tearing toilet paper on Shabbat for use in the restroom? Is it considered a derivative of the work of tearing?

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Hello 

That's correct. 

And if he cuts according to size, he violates the prohibition of cutting. 

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