Tutorial: Introduction to the Command Line

4.1. Creating files

Of course you can create files using your Windows software, but since you're learning the command prompt you'll learn how to create a simple ASCII text file.

1. Type:
copy con listdir.bat <ENTER>

dir /AD <ENTER>

<CTRL>-<Z>

(keep the control button pressed and type z)

Your screen looks like this:

2. Check if the file is in the directory list. What is the size of the file?