Copy Con Command

copy con is a classic trick for creating short text files directly in the terminal without opening a text editor like Notepad. "Con" stands for "Console", so you are literally copying from the console input to a file.

1. Type copy con <filename>.
2. Press Enter.
3. Type your text. You can use multiple lines.
4. When finished, press F6 or Ctrl+Z. You will see ^Z appear.
5. Press Enter to save the file.

Note: You cannot edit previous lines once you've pressed Enter. This is strictly for quick, one-off file creation.

1. Creating a simple batch file

Quickly create a script to automate a task.

2. Creating a To-Do list

Jot down a few items rapidly.