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shopt: Show help for the command.
$ help shopt
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The "help shopt" command provides information and documentation about the "shopt" command in a Unix-based shell environment. The "shopt" command is used to view and change various shell options.

When you run "help shopt", the command displays a summary of the "shopt" command, its syntax, and a list of available options that can be used with it. This can include options related to shell behavior, command line editing, history management, and more.

The information provided by "help shopt" helps users understand how to use the "shopt" command effectively and make appropriate modifications to the shell's behavior according to their requirements.

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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