How to create directories in DOS

Directories are locations where files and other resources are stored or saved in the computer system, especially in Disk Operating System. Directories are what we referred to as FOLDERS in Windows. Directories can be created to contain subdirectories as usual.

Functions of Directories

• They hold files in the computer system or the C drive
• Directories also contain files
• Directories stores larger files on the Personal Computer.

How To View List of Directories In The Computer System

1. After loading the DOS prompt, change the active directory to the C prompt.
2. Type at the command prompt DIR
3. Press the Enter key once
4. (Results) the entire system gives out the number of files and directories in your computer system.
5. Clear the screen by typing cls and then pressing the enter key. CLS means, clear screen.

How To Create A Directory

1. At the Command prompt, type MD(Make Directory)
2. Give a space by pressing the space bar once
3. Type your desired or preferred name for your directory, for example, John
4. Press the enter key once
5. syntax = MD John

How To View The Created Directory Among Others.

• Type Dir at the command prompt
• Press the Enter Key once

Note that, the DIR command displays a list of files and directories in the entire computer system. However, whether the above command MD or MD is typed in lower or uppercase, they both perform the same functions.

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