What is the HELP Windows command?
The Windows help command is a built-in feature that provides information and support for various commands and functions within the Windows operating system. By typing “help” followed by a specific command or topic, users can access detailed descriptions, syntax, and available options to help them navigate and utilize Windows more efficiently.
HELP Syntax:
Section titled “HELP Syntax:”help [command]HELP Options:
Section titled “HELP Options:”| Options | Description |
|---|---|
| command | The command to display help for. |
Parameters:
Section titled “Parameters:”| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| command | The command to get help for. |
HELP Command Usage Examples:
Section titled “HELP Command Usage Examples:”Display Help for the Move Command
Section titled “Display Help for the Move Command”help moveShows detailed information about the “move” command, including its syntax and options.
View General Help Information
Section titled “View General Help Information”helpDisplays general information about the help command and how to use it effectively.
Get Help for the Copy Command
Section titled “Get Help for the Copy Command”help copyProvides guidance on using the “copy” command, explaining its functionality and usage.
Access Help for the Dir Command
Section titled “Access Help for the Dir Command”help dirRetrieves help documentation for the “dir” command, showing how to list directory contents.
Open Help for the Rename Command
Section titled “Open Help for the Rename Command”help renameBrings up the help page for the “rename” command, offering insights on renaming files and folders.
How do I use help in Windows?
Section titled “How do I use help in Windows?”To use the help command in CMD, execute the following command:
helpHow do I get help with a specific command in Windows?
Section titled “How do I get help with a specific command in Windows?”To get help with a specific command, such as “dir” for example, use the following syntax:
help dirHow do I list all available commands in Windows CMD?
Section titled “How do I list all available commands in Windows CMD?”To list all available commands with brief descriptions, you can use the following command:
help /?How do I get help for a specific option of a command in Windows?
Section titled “How do I get help for a specific option of a command in Windows?”To get help for a specific option of a command, like the “-h” option for example, use the following syntax:
command /?How do I view detailed help for a command in Windows?
Section titled “How do I view detailed help for a command in Windows?”To view detailed help for a specific command in Windows CMD, you can use the following command:
command /helpHow do I get help for using a command in Windows CMD interactively?
Section titled “How do I get help for using a command in Windows CMD interactively?”To get interactive help for using a specific command in Windows CMD, you can use the following command:
help | moreHow do I get the version information for a specific command in Windows?
Section titled “How do I get the version information for a specific command in Windows?”To get the version information for a specific command, such as “ipconfig” for example, use the following syntax:
ipconfig /?Applications of the HELP Command
Section titled “Applications of the HELP Command”- Displaying help information for Windows commands and utilities.
- Getting detailed information about command syntax, parameters, and options.
- Finding examples of how to use specific commands effectively.