A directory listing includes the following information about each file in the directory:
Cl Name and extension
D Size of the file in bytes
tl Date and time the file was created or last modified (whichever is later).
The directory listing also shows any subdirectories in the directory; they are identified by the letters <DIR>. At the top of the listing, MS-DOS reports any name (Volume label) you have given to the hard disk partition or diskette you are using, the volume serial number (an identifying code assigned by the MS-DOS FORMAT command), and the drive and name of the directory you are viewing. At the bottom of the listing, MS-DOS indicates the the total number of files (including subdirectories) in the directory and the number of bytes on the disk that are still available for use.
If the directory listing is too long to fit on one screen, add the /P switch to the command, like this:
DIR /P
This switch causes MS-DOS to pause after displaying each screenful of information. To see the next screenful, press any key.
You can also use the /W switch to view a long directory listing:
DIR /W
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