How to open command prompt

The command line, console, or terminal is a special program that emulates a text input interface for various commands for system management, file interaction, and more. Such programs are available in all operating systems, including Windows, macOS and Linux distributions.

Regular users need the command line, as a rule, to apply some hidden settings and change the behavior of the system.

Some commands require administrator rights to execute, so, for example, in Windows, the command prompt must be run as administrator.

How to open a command prompt in Windows

Via Windows Search

Click the Start icon on the taskbar or press the Windows button on your keyboard.

Enter cmd and hit enter.

From the context menu "Start"

Right-click on the "Start" icon on the taskbar and select "Windows Terminal" or "Windows Terminal Administrator" from the list.

In the advanced menu, click "Command Prompt" or simply press Ctrl + Shift + 2 on your keyboard.

How to open command prompt in macOS

Via Spotlight Search

Invoke Spotlight with Command + Space or Option + Command + Space.

Start typing "Terminal" and press Enter.

From the Utilities folder

Open Finder and navigate to the Applications → Utilities folder.

Find "Terminal" and launch it by double-clicking on the icon.

How to open a command line in Linux

Through the shortcut

Press the combination Ctrl + Alt + T on your keyboard and the "Terminal" will immediately launch.

From the applications folder

Go to the menu "Applications" → "System" and open the "Terminal" by clicking on the appropriate icon.

Artyom Kozoriz