Creating files in MS-DOS

COPY CON

The COPY CON command along with the file name is used to create a new file in MS-DOS.

Syntax

COPY CON file name [ext]

Where,

file name : name of file (1 to 8 characters) that you want to create.

ext : extension of file (1-3 characters)

Example 1

C:\>COPY CON COMPUTER (press enter key)

Saving file in MS-DOS

After typing the content of files and to save it you have to 

Press F6 key

or 

Press Ctrl+Z (Press enter to get DOS Prompt)

Example 2

C:\>COPY CON CLASSIX (press enter key)

Instruction : write few lines expressing how may students are there in your class IX, how many boys, 

how many girls, name of your computer teacher, etc.

Save pressing F6 and press enter key to get DOS prompt again.