What is a terminal, and how do I open one?
A terminal is a window where you type commands instead of clicking buttons. Line CLI runs inside it.
Open a terminal#
- Windows: press the Start button, type PowerShell and open Windows PowerShell (or Terminal).
- macOS: press Cmd+Space, type Terminal and press Enter.
- Linux: press Ctrl+Alt+T on most desktops, or find Terminal in your apps menu.
Three commands to know#
| Command | Meaning |
|---|---|
cd folder-name | Go into a folder |
cd .. | Go up one folder |
ls (macOS/Linux) or dir (Windows) | List what's in this folder |
Then#
Paste the install command for your system, press Enter, and follow the articles on installing Line. When you see a $ or > waiting for you, the terminal is ready for the next command.
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