How can you display the contents of the current directory in a detailed way?

To display the contents of the current directory in a detailed way, the option that provides a comprehensive view is the command that combines flags for both detailed listing and hidden files. The command "ls -al" does this effectively.

Using "ls -l" gives you a detailed listing of the files and directories within the current directory, showing permissions, number of links, owner, group, size, and time of last modification. However, it will only display files that are not hidden (those whose names start with a dot).

By adding the "a" option, as in "ls -al", you instruct the command to include hidden files in the output. This is particularly useful because hidden files often contain configuration settings or other important information that is not visible by default. Therefore, this combination of options allows you to see a detailed and inclusive list of all files and directories, both visible and hidden, in the current directory.

The other options provide either basic listings or lack the detail necessary to be useful in every situation. Thus, "ls -al" is the most informative choice for obtaining a complete and detailed overview of the current directory contents.