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dconf: Reset a specific key value.
$ dconf reset ${-path-to-key}
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The command "dconf reset ${-path-to-key}" is used to reset a configuration key in the dconf database on a Linux system. Here's how it works:

  • "dconf" refers to the dconf command-line tool, which is used to manipulate the dconf configuration system.
  • "reset" is the action or command being performed. In this case, it resets the value of a configuration key to its default or initial state.
  • "${-path-to-key}" is a placeholder for the actual path to the configuration key you want to reset. You need to replace this placeholder with the actual path to the key you want to reset. The path can include multiple levels, for example, "/org/gnome/desktop/interface/font-name".

By executing this command with the appropriate path to the key, you will reset the value associated with that key back to its default. This can be useful if you want to undo any changes made to a particular configuration key and revert it to the original settings.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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