CMD in the browser

Can I use Command Prompt online?

Yes — you can practice Command Prompt (CMD) online in your browser with Windows CLI. It is a learning sandbox for the classic C:\> shell, not the full Windows Terminal app on a PC.

Run dir, cd, and cls with guided lessons, then open the sandbox when you want unstructured practice.

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Try the command

Run dir to see the folder contents.

Build the command

dir

Terminal

C:\Users\Student>dir

Directory of C:\Users\Student 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> . 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> .. 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> Documents 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> Downloads 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> Desktop 04/11/2026 08:20 AM 95 welcome.txt 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> Reports 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> Archive 04/11/2026 08:20 AM <DIR> Projects 1 File(s) 6 Dir(s)

Real-World Examples

After dir, step into the folder:

Terminal

C:\Users\Student>cd Documents

Clear the screen before the next command:

Terminal

C:\Users\Student>cls

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Common questions

Is this the Windows Terminal app?

No. This site teaches CMD inside your browser. On a real PC you would open Windows Terminal and choose the Command Prompt profile.

Can I practice without a Windows PC?

Yes. Lessons and the sandbox run in any modern browser.

Can I run any .exe here?

No. This is for learning CMD syntax — not running arbitrary Windows programs.

Where do I practice next?

Head to the practice CMD hub or open the free sandbox.

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Pick a guided lesson or mess around in the sandbox.

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