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Xprop Command: Display Root Window Name

Use for display root window name with Xprop. Exact CLI syntax to display root window name using Xprop.

When to use this: Use for display root window name with Xprop.

Command Syntax

xprop -root WM_NAME

xprop -root WM_NAME

Command Breakdown

-root: Command Option; Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.

FAQ

Purpose: Exact syntax to display root window name using Xprop.

Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.

Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.

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Related Operations

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