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libreoffice: Open a space-separated list of files in read-only mode.
$ libreoffice --view ${filename1} ${filename2}
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The command "libreoffice --view ${filename1} ${filename2}" is used to open two files simultaneously in LibreOffice and view them in read-only mode without editing capabilities.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "libreoffice": This is the executable command used to launch LibreOffice.
  • "--view": This option instructs LibreOffice to open the specified files in view mode, disabling editing features.
  • "${filename1} ${filename2}": These are placeholder variables representing the names/paths of the two files you want to open in LibreOffice.

To use this command, you need to replace "${filename1}" and "${filename2}" with the actual names or paths of the files you want to open. For example, if you want to open a file named "document1.odt" and "document2.odt," you would modify the command as follows:

libreoffice --view document1.odt document2.odt

This command will launch LibreOffice and open both "document1.odt" and "document2.odt" in separate windows, allowing you to view their content but not make any modifications.

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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