"helpfile" meaning in English

See helpfile in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Audio: en-uk-helpfile.ogg [UK] Forms: helpfiles [plural]
Etymology: help + file Etymology templates: {{compound|en|help|file}} help + file Head templates: {{en-noun}} helpfile (plural helpfiles)
  1. (computing) A computer file explaining how to use the associated software. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-helpfile-en-noun-jpWZjvmN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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