Tree Command

The tree command allows you to view the folder structure of a drive or path graphically. It creates a "branching" visualization that makes it easy to understand the hierarchy of your directories and files.

Usage:tree

[drive:][path]

[/f]

[/a]

Displays the names of the files in each folder.

Uses ASCII text characters instead of extended characters (useful if lines look weird).

Common Options

/F: By default, tree only shows folders. Use /f to see files inside those folders as well.
/A: If you are sending the output to a text file or a printer that doesn't support graphical lines, /a forces tree to use standard text characters (+, -, |, ).

Real-World Examples

1. Basic Directory Tree

View the structure of the current directory.

Command Prompt

C:\Users\User>tree

2. Showing Files

See exactly where files are located within the structure.

Command Prompt

C:\Users\User>tree /f

3. Saving the Tree to a File

This is great for documenting your project structure.

Command Prompt

C:\Users\User>tree /f > structure.txt

Knowledge Check

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Which flag makes tree show files, not just folders?