Making a list of files in a folder

How to Create a File List at a Command Prompt???

1. From windows go to MS Dos prompt.
2. Locate the drive that contains the folder whose contents you want to make a list.
3. Type the "dir > filename.txt" at the command prompt, and then press ENTER.
"filename" is the name of the text file that you are creating.
4. This file will be saved in the folder wherein whose contents you are creating a list.
5. You can now open or export the list into your desired document application for editing.