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What is the purpose of the DIR command?
What is the purpose of the DIR command?
Which attribute would you use to display only read-only files?
Which attribute would you use to display only read-only files?
Which of the following options allows for sorting by file size in the DIR command?
Which of the following options allows for sorting by file size in the DIR command?
How can you include all subfolders in the listing when using the DIR command?
How can you include all subfolders in the listing when using the DIR command?
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If you want to display the files in a simple format without headings or sizes, which option would you use?
If you want to display the files in a simple format without headings or sizes, which option would you use?
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Study Notes
DIR Command Syntax and Options
- The
DIRcommand displays a list of files and subfolders. - It uses various options to control the output format, attributes displayed, sorting, and timing.
Pathnames
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[pathname(s)]: Specifies the drive, folder, or files to list. - Wildcards can be used:
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*: Matches any characters. -
?: Matches any single character.
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Display Formats
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/P: Pauses the display after each screen of data. -
/W: Wide list format; displays files horizontally. -
/D: Wide list format; displays files vertically.
File Attributes
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/A[:]attribute: Displays or hides specific file attributes.-
/A:D: Displays folders. -
/A:-D: Hides folders. -
/A:R: Displays read-only files. -
/A:-R: Hides read-only files. -
/A:H: Displays hidden files. -
/A:-H: Hides hidden files. -
/A:A: Displays archive files. -
/A:-A: Hides archive files. -
/A:S: Displays system files. -
/A:-S: Hides system files. -
/A:I: Displays files not indexed. -
/A:-I: Hides files not indexed. -
/A:L: Displays reparse points (symbolic links). -
/A:-L: Hides reparse points. -
/A:X: Displays non-scrub files (Windows 8+). -
/A:-X: Hides non-scrub files. -
/A:V: Displays integrity files (Windows 8+). -
/A:-V: Hides integrity files. -
/A: Shows all files.
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- Multiple attributes can be combined (e.g.,
/A:HDR).
Sorting Options
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/O[:]sortorder: Sorts the displayed files.-
/O:N: Sorts by name. -
/O:-N: Sorts by name (reverse). -
/O:S: Sorts by file size. -
/O:-S: Sorts by file size (reverse). -
/O:E: Sorts by extension. -
/O:-E: Sorts by extension (reverse). -
/O:D: Sorts by date and time. -
/O:-D: Sorts by date and time (reverse). -
/O:G: Sorts folders first. -
/O:-G: Sorts folders last.
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- Multiple sorting criteria can be combined (e.g.,
/O:GEN).
Timing Options
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/T:the_time_field: Specifies the time field to display and use for sorting.-
/T:C: Creation time. -
/T:A: Last access time. -
/T:W: Last write time (default).
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Other Options
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/S: Includes all subfolders in the listing. -
/R: Displays alternate data streams (Vista and later). -
/B: Bare format (no headers, sizes, or summary). -
/L: Shows filenames in lowercase. -
/Q: Displays file owner. -
/N: Long list format with filenames on the far right. -
/X: Similar to/Nbut includes short filenames. -
/C: Includes thousands separators in file sizes. -
/-C: Omits thousands separators in file sizes. -
/4: Displays four-digit years.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the DIR command syntax and options used in file management. This quiz covers pathnames, display formats, and file attributes, helping you understand how to manipulate and view files and folders effectively.
