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A '''Desktop Entry''' provides a name, an icon and a description for an application, a link to a web page, or an applications menu submenu. Keys can be localized by putting the POSIX locale in brackets after the key name, e.g. <code>Name[fr]</code>. They are typically found in <code>/usr/share/applications/</code> and its local counterparts. It uses an [[INI]]-like syntax. It was originally developed by KDE, but has been adapted by freedesktop.org for use on other desktops.

== Most Used Keys ==
* <code>Type</code> – Either <code>Application</code>, <code>Link</code> or <code>Directory</code>.
* <code>Name</code> – Name of the application/web page/submenu.
* <code>GenericName</code> – E.g. "Text Editor".
* <code>Icon</code> – Either a path to an icon or a name of one in <code>/usr/share/icons/</code>.
* <code>Exec</code> – The program to execute in case of type <code>Application</code>.
* <code>URL</code> – The URL of the web page in case of type <code>Link</code>.

== Other Links ==
* [https://specifications.freedesktop.org/desktop-entry-spec/desktop-entry-spec-latest.html Latest Specification]

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