When it comes to getting the most out of your Windows Command Prompt, one of the most useful features is Autocomplete. Autocomplete can make it easier to find, type, and execute commands, as well as save time when entering long strings of text. This article will explain how to enable and use Autocomplete in the Windows Command Prompt.
To enable Autocomplete in the Windows Command Prompt, open the Command Prompt and type “cmd /f:on” (without quotes). This will enable Autocomplete for the current session of your Command Prompt. To make it permanent, you can add the “cmd /f:on” command to a batch file. When you run the batch file, Autocomplete will be enabled for all future sessions of the Command Prompt.
Once Autocomplete is enabled, you can use it to quickly and easily type commands. To do this, start typing the command you want to execute, and then press the Tab key. If there is only one possible command that matches what you have typed, Autocomplete will fill in the rest. If there are multiple possible matches, Autocomplete will beep and you can press the Tab key multiple times to cycle through them.
Autocomplete can also be used to quickly enter long strings of text. To do this, type the beginning of the string and then press the Tab key. If there is only one possible match, Autocomplete will fill in the rest. If there are multiple possible matches, Autocomplete will beep and you can press the Tab key multiple times to cycle through them.
Autocomplete can also be used to quickly enter paths and file names. To do this, type the beginning of the path or file name. If there is only one possible match, Autocomplete will fill in the rest. If there are multiple possible matches, Autocomplete will beep and you can press the Tab key multiple times to cycle through them.
Finally, Autocomplete can be used to quickly enter command-line arguments. To do this, type the beginning of the argument and then press the Tab key. If there is only one possible match, Autocomplete will fill in the rest. If there are multiple possible matches, Autocomplete will beep and you can press the Tab key multiple times to cycle through them.
As you can see, Autocomplete can make using the Windows Command Prompt easier and faster. It can save you time by quickly filling in long strings of text, command-line arguments, paths, and file names. To enable Autocomplete in the Windows Command Prompt, type “cmd /f:on” (without quotes). Once enabled, you can press the Tab key to quickly and easily complete commands, paths, file names, and command-line arguments.
