Computer trivia

The following are some useful tips while working with Windows Command Prompt.

- Quick Edit mode is very useful for editing capabilities in Command Prompt. See how to enable it here

- Printing directly from the command prompt is possible with the following syntax   ‘copy filename.doc prn’

- Use the Up and Down arrow keys to traverse through the already typed in command in the session

- Some times the output scrolls out of the visible range and the output redirection operator will be helpful

syntax: command > file.txt will put the output of the command in file.txt

- While typing in file names and paths, type the name partially and hit ‘Tab’ to see the available suggestions. If you crossed a required suggestion by chance, use ‘Shift + Tab’ to go back.

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