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Get-Help

Read detailed local help before using a command in an administrative script.

Last verified: 2026-10-26

Displays help content. Missing or outdated local help can reduce the information shown.

Get-Help [[-Name] <String>] [-Path <String>] [-Category <String[]>] [-Full] [-Component <String[]>]
 [-Functionality <String[]>] [-Role <String[]>] [<CommonParameters>]

Required permissions

No elevation is required for the in-memory examples. Filesystem operations require read or traversal access to the selected path.

Supported environments

PowerShell · 7.6; filesystem examples require the FileSystem provider

Parameters

-Detailed

Includes parameter descriptions and examples when local help is installed.

Prerequisites

PowerShell 7.6 with Microsoft.PowerShell.Core. For file examples, replace the sample path with an accessible file or directory.

Security considerations

Low risk for the supplied example. Protect file contents, paths, and returned system metadata. Review any modifications to the example before execution.

Examples

Get-Help -Name Get-Date -Detailed

Sources

https://learn.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/get-help?view=powershell-7.6

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