The Command Prompt is a powerful tool in Windows that allows users to execute commands and manage system tasks. However, lengthy outputs can be overwhelming to read directly in the console. This article will guide you through the steps to save Command Prompt output to a text file, making it easier to view and analyze later.
1. How to Save Command Prompt Output to a Text File in Windows 11.
When using command – line tools in the Windows 11 system, the management of long command outputs is crucial. Here are the detailed operation steps:
1.1 Launch the Command Prompt.
- On the Windows 11 desktop, click the search box in the lower – left corner, type “CMD“, and then click “Command Prompt” in the search results to open the Command Prompt window.
- This step is the basis for using command – line tools and prepares for running commands later.
1.2 Run Commands.
- Commands downloaded from the Internet need to be run in the appropriate path. If a prompt says “it’s not internal or external command” when running, it’s usually because you’re not in the decompressed folder of the command.
- Use the File Explorer to find the folder, enter it, and then run the command. For example, when running the “vivetool /query” command, after entering the correct folder and pressing Enter, you can see a large amount of output.
1.3 Regularly Save Output (Command Prompt).
- When there is a large amount of command output, right – click on the Tab of the Command Prompt window and select “Export Text“.
- The system will prompt you to select a save location. You can choose the “Downloads” folder or others. After confirmation, the output content will be saved to the specified text file.
- Then, find the file in the save directory and double – click to open it to view the output.
1.4 Regularly Save Output (Windows PowerShell).
- Enter the Windows PowerShell interface. Right – click on the window tab, and you can see the “Export Text” option.
- Follow a similar operation to that of the Command Prompt to save the long output in PowerShell to a text file for easy subsequent viewing and analysis.
1.5 Handle Special Situations.
- Due to differences in system versions and settings, the right – click of the Command Prompt may not have the “Export Text” option.
- In this case, return to the directory where the command was run. When running the command, add an arrow symbol (such as “>“) at the end, then type the text file name. If you need to specify a path, add it as well.
vivetool /query > 1.txt
- After pressing Enter, the system will generate a text file containing the output content at the specified location.
2. Conclusion.
Saving Command Prompt output to a text file simplifies the process of reviewing and analyzing long outputs. Whether you use Command Prompt or PowerShell, this technique is straightforward and effective. We hope this article helps you enhance your productivity when working with Windows.
3. Demo Video.
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