I have jsut started working with the Command Line on my microsoft xp and I have a few questions about how i do some things. I know the commands to everything i just dont know how to type it all correctly.

First off: I WANT to know how to correctly type the commands when files are involved in the command. For example: When I COPY a file. or when I want to ACCESS the file.

Second: Alot of my files have extremely long file names and i want to know how to make the typing alot quiker.

Third: Is there any books anyone recomends to help with this related stuff.I see those long, flowing, descriptive file names have come back to bite you.

When dealing with long file names you can enclose them in quotes to prevent any misinterpretation.

If you run a directory list with the /X switch, the old SHORT file name (8.3 format) will be listed and you can use them to cut down on your typing.

If you need help with command line commands, type the command name with the /? switch for documentation.

Hope this helps. Thank you sidewinder. Your info was very helpful.