How to Open a File in Terminal or Command Prompt (Windows, MacOS, & Unix)
In the realm of computing, the command-line interface (commonly referred to as the terminal) provides a versatile and powerful means of file manipulation. Mastering the use of your terminal is an invaluable skill. In this tutorial, I will show you how to open various types of files using the terminal across a variety of operating systems. Why Use Terminal While your GUI is intuitive and user-friendly, the terminal is indispensable for a range of tasks that require precision, automation, and batch processing (my favorite.) Utilizing the terminal enables you to write scripts to automate repetitive tasks or execute operations on multiple files simultaneously. Before we delve into specific commands, you'll need to identify where the terminal application can be accessed on your operating system. Windows: Use PowerShell or Command Prompt. MacOS: Your Terminal can be found in the Utilities folder within the Applications directory. Linux: Your terminal can usually be opened using the Ctr...