Your Question: How Do I View a Command Prompt in Linux?
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Press Ctrl Alt T on the keyboard. If you prefer, there should be something called Terminal in your programs menu. You can search for it by pressing “Windows” key and typing “terminal”. Remember, commands in Linux are case sensitive (so upper- or lower-case letters matter).

How do I open a command prompt in Terminal?

Open Command Prompt in Windows

Click Start and search for “Command Prompt.” Alternatively, you can also access the command prompt by pressing Ctrl + r on your keyboard, type “cmd” and then click OK.

How do I access the command line?

Press Windows+R to open “Run” box. Type “cmd” and then click “OK” to open a regular Command Prompt. Type “cmd” and then press Ctrl+Shift+Enter to open an administrator Command Prompt.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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