Windows Terminal Cheatsheet

Windows Terminal Cheatsheet

Word Meaning
Command A request or instruction you give to the computer.
Run Start a program or execute a command.
Open To launch or start something (e.g., file, folder, or program).
Exit Close or shut down the terminal or program.
Type To write using the keyboard.
Path The location or address of a file or folder in the computer.
Folder A container that holds files or other folders.
File A document or data saved on the computer.
Help Get information or instructions for a command.
Clear Remove everything shown in the terminal screen.
Start Begin a new process or program.
Close Stop or end a process or window.
Copy Duplicate text, files, or folders.
Paste Insert copied text or files into another location.
Delete Remove files or text permanently or temporarily.
Move Change the location of a file or folder.
Rename Change the name of a file or folder.
List Show the contents (files and folders) in a directory/folder.
Prompt The area in the terminal where you type c