open

Open a file in its default application, using virtual terminal (VT).

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 Linux commands

kill - Stop a process from running.
xdg-open - Open a file in it’s default application.
Equivalent macOS command: open - Open a file in a chosen application.
Equivalent Windows command: START - Start a program or command.