# nautilus

> Default file explorer for GNOME desktop environment.
> Also known as GNOME Files.
> More information: <https://manned.org/nautilus>.

- Launch Nautilus:

`nautilus`

- Launch Nautilus as root user:

`sudo nautilus`

- Launch Nautilus and display a specific directory:

`nautilus {{path/to/directory}}`

- Launch Nautilus with a specific file or directory selected:

`nautilus --select {{path/to/file_or_directory}}`

- Launch Nautilus in a separated window:

`nautilus --new-window`

- Close all Nautilus instances:

`nautilus --quit`

- Display help:

`nautilus --help`