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what does the terminal button used for?
If you are talking about the Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal app, then that gives you a Unix command line prompt, where you can enter Unix style commands.
Most Mac users never need the command line.
If you are talking about a different button, then please elaborate.
If you are talking about the Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal app, then that gives you a Unix command line prompt, where you can enter Unix style commands.
Most Mac users never need the command line.
If you are talking about a different button, then please elaborate.
Terminal button
