How To Create Subdirectories Using a Backslash

 Last reviewed: May 8, 1997
Article ID: Q102360

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

When you are using File Manager in Windows NT to create a directory, you can simultaneously create a subdirectory by adding a backslash (\) between the directory name and the subdirectory name.

In File Manager, choose Create Directory from the File menu, and when you are prompted, enter the names of the directory and subdirectory you are creating, for example: 

   TESTDIR\TEST
Choose the OK button. Both a TESTDIR directory and a \TEST subdirectory will be created.

This procedure works with any file system in Windows NT. Creation of subdirectories at a Command Prompt using this parameter are invalid.

NOTE: If a space is added before or after the backslash on a drive with a FAT file system, a syntax error message is generated. Spaces are valid when using the NTFS or the HPFS file systems.

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Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 8, 1997
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