open

Open a file in its default application.

Syntax
      open Files...

Options:
   files    The filename(s) to open, wildcards are accepted.

Example

Open all the text files in the current directory using your default text editor:

open *.txt

“Do not run; scorn running with thy heels” - Shakespeare

Related:

kill - Stop a process from running
Equivalent Windows command: START - Start a program or command.



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