If you’re new to using Terminal on your Mac, you might be wondering how to create a file within a directory using the command prompt. Thankfully, it’s a straightforward process that only requires a few steps.
First, open Terminal and navigate to the desktop by typing “cd desktop” into the command prompt and hitting enter. Once you’re in the desktop directory, type “ls” to see what’s available on your desktop.
Next, create a new folder by typing “mkdir test” (or whatever you’d like to name your folder) and hitting enter. You’ll see the new folder appear on your desktop.
To navigate into the new folder, type “cd test” and hit enter. Now you’re ready to create a file within this folder. To create a file, type “touch testfile” (or whatever you’d like to name your file) and hit enter.
To open the file and start writing, type “nano testfile” (or whatever you named your file) and hit enter. This will open a text editor where you can start typing. Remember to use “control + o” to save your file and “control + x” to exit the text editor when you’re done.
To see what’s in your folder, double-click on the folder icon on your desktop and you’ll see your file listed there.
That’s it! Now you know how to create a file in Terminal on your Mac. With this basic knowledge, you can start exploring more advanced Terminal commands to help you streamline your workflow.