Topics in this section

• Enter Commands on the Command Line

  You can enter a command by using the keyboard. Some commands also have abbreviated names called command aliases.

• Enter System Variables on the Command Line

  System variables are settings that control how certain commands work.

• Navigate and Edit Within the Command Window

  You can edit text in the command window to correct or repeat commands.

• Switch Between Dialog Boxes and the Command Line

  You can display prompts on the command line instead of using a dialog box, or switch back again. This option is useful primarily when using scripts.

• Dock, Resize, and Hide the Command Window

  Change the position and display of the command window to suit the way you work.