So here’s a guide to walk you through the different methods you can use to create a file in Windows (be it Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7) with Command Prompt.

How to Add a File Using CMD Line. One of the useful features of the Windows Command Prompt (also known as CMD, CMD line or Command line) is creating, or adding, a text file to the current directory.

Like Command Prompt, you can also view a text file using PowerShell in Windows 11/10 with a simple command. First, type powershell in the Search box and press the Enter key.

With Command Prompt and PowerShell, you’re generally stuck opening multiple windows. Windows Terminal changes that by letting you run multiple tabs in a single, streamlined window—whether you're ...

You can generate a dummy Test file of any size or type (txt, pdf, etc.) using Fsutil.exe command-line in Windows 10. Learn how.

Backing up specific important folders, files and documents in Windows 11 does not require expensive third-party software when you know how to use the command line.