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dolphin: Display help.
$ dolphin --help
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The command "dolphin --help" is used to display the help information for the Dolphin file manager in Linux.

When you execute this command in the terminal, it will show a list of available command-line options and their descriptions. These options provide additional functionality or customization options when using Dolphin.

For example, the help information may include options like:

  • -h or --help: Display the help message.
  • -v or --version: Show Dolphin version information.
  • --new-window: Open a new Dolphin window.
  • --select: Select specific files or directories when opening Dolphin.

By using the "dolphin --help" command, you can familiarize yourself with the available options and use them to enhance your file management experience with Dolphin.

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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