how to repair corner cracks in drywall

have several small cracks in the corners, have openened them up and planning
to fill with all purpose joint compound and smooth... I don't know if this
is the best way...will the cracks come back?
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    ... to fill with all purpose joint compound and smooth... ... you'll want to retape them or they definitely will develop the hairline cracks again. ... Also +1 for the fiberglass tape for the purpose--it's a little more of a pita to use but it does have some flex beyond that of the paper tape. ...
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    ... to fill with all purpose joint compound and smooth... ... Assuming they are hairline or very fine cracks, best fix is paintable caulk....there will ALWAYS be movement at corners, at least from expans/contraction with temperature. ... Spackle will hide them temporarily but isn't flexible, ...
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    ... planning to fill with all purpose joint compound and smooth... ... Do this without opening or painting over the cracks. ... I don't think superglue would do much at all. ...
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