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    HELP (Command)

    2013-04-10
    Product Documentation
    Intermediate
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    Displays Help. Watch the video for more about using search-based Help.

    Summary

    Pressing F1 while a tooltip or command is active displays Help for that command. Choosing the Help button in a dialog box displays Help for that dialog box.

    Related References

    • Glossary of AutoCAD Terms
    • Commands for Getting Information

    Related Concepts

    • FAQ: How do I get the best results from an online Help search?
    • FAQ: How can I get an alphabetical list of commands and system variables?
    • FAQ: What's the fastest way to access the Help topic for a command or system variable?
    • FAQ: How can I find where a command is located?
    • FAQ: What are the commands and system variables that are new or changed in this release?
    • FAQ: How can I search for commands such as -ARRAY and -INSERT?
    • FAQ: How can I switch between online and offline Help?

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