Type
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Type
Displays the contents of a text file. Use the type command to view a text file without modifying it.
Syntax
type [Drive**:**][Path] FileName
Parameters
- [Drive:][Path] FileName
Specifies the location and name of the file or files that you want to view. Separate multiple file names with spaces.
- /?
Displays help at the command prompt.
Remarks
If you are using an NTFS drive and FileName contains spaces, use quotation marks around the text (that is, "File Name").
If you display a binary file or a file created by a program, you may see strange characters on the screen, including formfeed characters and escape-sequence symbols. These characters represent control codes used in the binary file. In general, avoid using the type command to display binary files.
Examples
To display the contents of a file named Holiday.mar, type:
type holiday.mar
To display the contents of a lengthy file one screen at a time, type:
type holiday.mar | more
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 |
|
Code or program output |
See Also
Concepts
Using filters
Using command redirection operators
Command-line reference A-Z
Command shell overview