Controlling the MS-DOS Prompt Session

Now that you know the basics for working in a DOS window, you are ready to learn about the ways you can work with and control your DOS sessions.

Tip

Change the MS-DOS session from full screen to windowed and back again by pressing Alt+Enter.

Using the MS-DOS Prompt Toolbar

Windows MS-DOS sessions have a variety of interface controls. The toolbar will be familiar to you if you've been using the Windows Explorer. Figure 26.3 shows the MS-DOS Prompt toolbar and its controls.

Figure 26.3. The MS-DOS Prompt toolbar offers tools for quickly controlling the session interface.

Tip

To continue running a DOS application ...

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