Assoc
Displays or modifies file name extension associations. Used without parameters, assoc displays a list of all the current file name extension associations.
Syntax
assoc [.ext[=[filetype]]]
Parameters
.ext : Specifies the file name extension.
filetype : Specifies the file type with which you want to associate the specified file name extension.
/? : Displays help at the command prompt.
Remarks
| • | Use a white space after the equal sign to delete the file type association for a file name extension. |
| • | Use the ftype command to view current file types that have open command strings defined. |
| • | Use the > redirection operator to redirect the output of assoc to a text file. |
Examples
To view the current file type association for the file name extension .txt, type:
assoc .txt
To delete the file type association for the file name extension .txt, type:
assoc .txt=
To view current file type associations one screen at a time, type:
assoc | more
To send the output of assoc to the file Assoc.cfg, type:
assoc>assoc.cfg
Formatting legend
| Format | Meaning |
Italic | Information that the user must supply |
Bold | Elements that the user must type exactly as shown |
Ellipsis (...) | Parameter that can be repeated several times in a command line |
Between brackets ([]) | Optional items |
Between braces ({}); choices separated by pipe (|). Example: {even|odd} | Set of choices from which the user must choose only one |
Courier font | Code or program output |
Using command redirection operators