Displays a list of directory files and subdirectories on a remote computer.
dir [RemoteDirectory] [LocalFile]
RemoteDirectory : Specifies the directory for which you want to see a listing. If no directory is specified, the current working directory on the remote computer is used.
LocalFile : Specifies a local file in which to store the listing. If a local file is not specified, results are displayed on the screen.
? dir : Displays help for the dir command.
| 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 |