Open a Windows command line window by following the steps below. If you are interested in learning about the command line in more detail, see our DOS and command prompt overview, which gives a description and example for every command. Keep in mind that there are over 100 different commands used in MS-DOS and the Windows command line. On this page, you learn how to move around in the command line, find files, manipulate files, and other important commands.
This page covers the basics of navigating and using the Microsoft Windows command line.
