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Whatis Command: Display Descriptions In Specific Language
Use for display descriptions in specific language with Whatis. Exact CLI syntax to display descriptions in specific language using Whatis.
When to use this: Use for display descriptions in specific language with Whatis.
Command Syntax
whatis -L <en> <command>whatis -L <en> <command>Live Command Builder
Final Command
whatis -L <en> <command> Command Breakdown
-L- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to display descriptions in specific language using Whatis.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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