DOS .

DOS . definition - computer

The single dot in a DOS command refers to all files in the current directory. For example, del . is the same as del *.*, which deletes all files.



DOS .. definition - computer

The double dots refer to the directory one level above the current directory. The command cd .. switches you to the higher directory. Double clicking on a [..] in a file menu does the same thing.



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