cmd:tldr:390cb

cmd: Start an interactive shell session with used [u]nicode encoding.

$ cmd /u

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The command "cmd /u" is used to run the Command Prompt (cmd.exe) with Unicode encoding enabled.

When the "/u" flag is specified, it opens the Command Prompt in Unicode mode, allowing you to work with and display Unicode characters. Unicode is an international standard that encompasses a wide range of characters, scripts, and symbols from different languages.

Enabling Unicode mode can be useful when you need to work with files or data that contain non-English characters or special symbols, as it ensures the proper interpretation and handling of those characters within the Command Prompt environment.

By running "cmd /u", you start the Command Prompt with Unicode support, enabling you to correctly input, display, and process Unicode characters throughout your command-line tasks.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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