Using the Command Prompt (Part 2)

Creating a folder and copying a file

Command Prompt can be used to copy a file or files from one directory to another or one folder to another.

Right click on your Desktop background and follow the steps

New > Text Document >

Save the file name as “New”

When you launch the Command Prompt by Pressing “Start + R” buttons on the keyboard, type “cmd” and press the Enter key. Command Prompt would open as user

Type “cd Desktop” and press Enter

Type “md New” and press Enter

Type “copy New.txt New” and press Enter

Type “Exit and press Enter

You’ve successfully created a folder and copied a file to the created folder.

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