Change Directory

To move to a different directory, use the command "cd" (for "change directory") followed by the directory you wish to move to. The backslash by itself always represents the root directory.

C:\>cd \

·         C:\> edit practice.txt

·         Type your name or some other message.

·         Then press the Alt key, followed by the f key to display the File menu.(You can also use the mouse.) Press [ALT] + [F]

·         Then press the s key to save the file. Press [S]

·         To exit, press the Alt key, followed by the f key followed by the x key. Press [ALT] + [F] + [X]

C:\dir

 Volume in drive C is TC_PC

 Volume Serial Number is 1843-17E5

 Directory of C:\

SYSTMP       <DIR>   07-07-94   3:03P

PRACTICE TXT          07-07-94   3:39P

DOS sees the new file as C:\PRACTICE.TXT.