# Command Line

The eog command can open any number of images in various modes.
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# The command line

To start Eye of GNOME from the Terminal, type eog.

You can open a specific file by typing the filename after the eog command:

    eog image.jpeg

You can open a specific folder by typing the folder name after the eog command:

    eog folder

To see all the images in a folder at once, you may wish to browse the image gallery.

# Open an image in fullscreen mode

    eog --fullscreen image.jpeg

# Open image with gallery disabled

    eog --disable-gallery image.jpeg

# Open image in a new instance

    eog --new-instance image.jpeg

# Open a folder in slideshow mode

    eog --slide-show Pictures/