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What is TITLE Windows command?

The Windows title command allows users to change the title of the Command Prompt window. This feature is helpful for providing context to your command session and organizing multiple Command Prompt windows efficiently.

TITLE Syntax:

Terminal window
CommandSyntax

TITLE Options:

OptionDescription
Option1Description of Option 1
Option2Description of Option 2
Option3Description of Option 3

Parameters:

ParameterDescription
Parameter1Description of Parameter 1
Parameter2Description of Parameter 2
Parameter3Description of Parameter 3

Change Window Title

Terminal window
title New Window Title

Changes the title of the current Command Prompt window to “New Window Title”.

Set Window Title with Date

Terminal window
title %date%

Sets the window title of the Command Prompt window to display the current date.

Display Time in Window Title

Terminal window
title %time%

Displays the current time in the title of the Command Prompt window.

Custom Window Title

Terminal window
title Welcome to Windows Command Prompt

Sets a custom title for the Command Prompt window, displaying “Welcome to Windows Command Prompt”.

Clear Window Title

Terminal window
title ""

Clears the window title of the Command Prompt window, reverting it to the default title.

How do I use title in Windows?

To use the title command in CMD, execute the following command:

Terminal window
title "New Title"

What is the purpose of the title command in Windows?

The title command in Windows CMD is used to set the title of the command prompt window. This can help users identify the purpose or task associated with that particular command prompt window.

Can I change the title of an existing command prompt window in Windows?

Yes, you can change the title of an existing command prompt window using the title command. Simply execute the title command with the desired title as shown in the command example.

Terminal window
title "Updated Title"

How can I set a dynamic title in Windows CMD?

To set a dynamic title in Windows CMD, you can use environment variables or command substitution within the title command. This allows you to generate dynamic titles based on certain conditions or information.

Terminal window
title "Current Directory: %cd%"

Is it possible to remove the title of a command prompt window in Windows?

Yes, you can remove the title of a command prompt window in Windows by setting an empty string as the title. This will effectively remove the title from the command prompt window.

Terminal window
title ""

How do I view the current title of a command prompt window in Windows?

You can view the current title of a command prompt window in Windows by simply typing the title command without any arguments. This will display the current title set for that command prompt window.

Terminal window
title

Can I use special characters in the title command in Windows?

Yes, you can use special characters in the title command in Windows to create unique titles for your command prompt windows. Just ensure that the special characters are supported by the Windows CMD environment.

Terminal window
title "Special ^ Title"

Applications of the TITLE Command

  • Customize the title of the Command Prompt window
  • Change the title of a specific Command Prompt session