.HELP

HELP File

Unix help file
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A .HELP file is associated with Unix help, a system file.

Developer: Apple Category: System Files
OPENS ON Mac OS Linux
Related: .NOMEDIA · .DLL · .TMP · .LNK

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What is the HELP file format?

A file with the .HELP extension is a file known as Unix help. It belongs to the System Files category. This format is associated with Apple.

The reliable way to open a .HELP file is with software that recognises this exact format, rather than guessing from the file name. If you are not sure what created a file, our file identifier can read its first bytes and name the real format, even when the file has been renamed.

This page lists 2 programs that open .HELP files. A fully verified, hand-written description of this format is being prepared; until then, the details on this page are drawn directly from our database.

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FULL NAMEUnix help file
DEVELOPERApple
CATEGORYSystem Files

Programs that open HELP files

Mac OS1 app
Linux1 app

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