command prompt
- Noun:
- (computing) A symbol or text indicator on a computer screen: A "command prompt" is a visual cue, typically a specific character or short string of text, that shows the computer's command-line interface is ready to accept and process a user's typed command.
- The "command prompt" is the point where a user interacts directly with the operating system by typing text-based commands.
- It is primarily associated with command-line interfaces (CLI) like the Windows Command Prompt, Windows PowerShell, or terminal shells in Unix/Linux/macOS systems.
- Noun:
- To run the script, type its name at the command prompt and press Enter.
- The command prompt on my system is set to display the current directory path.
- A blinking cursor next to the command prompt indicates where your typing will appear.
Customizing the Prompt: In many systems, users can customize the appearance and information displayed by the command prompt (e.g., showing the username, hostname, or current time).
- He modified his bash command prompt to show the git branch he was working on.
Different Prompts for Different Shells: The specific symbol used as the prompt varies. A dollar sign (
$) is common in Unix/Linux shells for regular users, while a percent sign (%) or a hash (#) for the root/superuser.- The
#command prompt warns you that you are operating with administrative privileges.
Prompt (n): Often used as a shorter, more general term for "command prompt."
- The system prompt was waiting for input.
CLI (Command-Line Interface) (n): The broader text-based environment in which the command prompt is used.
- Advanced users often prefer the efficiency of a CLI.
Terminal (n): A program that provides access to the command-line interface and displays the command prompt.
- She opened a terminal window to access the command prompt.
- Shell prompt: A synonym emphasizing the command interpreter (shell) that is ready.
- C:> (or similar): A specific example, referring to the classic MS-DOS and Windows command prompt displaying the current drive letter.
At the prompt: A phrase meaning at the location of the command prompt, ready to type a command.
- You need to enter the password at the prompt.
To bring up the command prompt: To open or launch the command-line interface application.
- You can bring up the command prompt by searching for "cmd" in the Start menu.
- (computer science) a symbol that appears on the computer screen to indicate that the computer is ready to receive a command