Change CMD to the directory

If you work with the CMD console under Windows, you have to change the directory every now and then. We show you the most important commands for this.

CMD: Open directories in the console

Press the "Windows" and "R" keys simultaneously so that the "Execute" command opens. Enter "cmd" here and confirm with "OK".

• "dir" followed by the path: This command shows the complete folder structure of the path. If you only enter "dir", the content of the current directory will be listed (see picture).
• "cd" followed by folder or path: This allows you to switch to a folder or path, eg "cd C: \ Program \" or "cd D:".
• "cd \": You go directly to the root directory, usually "C: \"
• "cd ..": Use this to navigate a folder path backwards

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to write messages using the CMD console.