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RTFM

Updated: 12/31/2022 by Computer Hope
Illustration of a person reading a manual.

Short for read the fine manual or read the f***ing manual, RTFM is a term used to tell someone to read the documentation for a device or program. This comment is usually pointed toward individuals who are too lazy to look up a question likely already answered.

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