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open - open file in its default application
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Synopsis
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open FILES...
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Description
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`` open `` opens a file in its default application, using the appropriate tool for the operating system. On GNU/Linux, this requires the common but optional `` xdg-open `` utility, from the `` xdg-utils `` package.
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Note that this function will not be used if a command by this name exists (which is the case on macOS or Haiku).
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Example
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`` open *.txt `` opens all the text files in the current directory using your system's default text editor.