### 12.2. Help

The Help command displays the GIMP User Manual in your default browser.

You can choose whether you prefer to use a locally installed copy of the manual, or the online version, in the Help System section of the Preferences dialog.

| Note
If the help does not seem to work when you have selected local help, please verify that the “GIMP User Manual” is installed on your system. See the link above for more information.

#### 12.2.1. Activating the Command

You can access this command from the main menu through Help → Help (F1).

12. The “Help” Menu |  | 12.3. Context Help

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