What Is a Command Line Parameter?

The most commonly used command line parameter for video games is-console.

For many PC games, this command enables the console where additional cheats can be entered.

Properties menu item on Windows

Go to theShortcuttab, then locate theTargetfield, which lists the exact location of the file within quotation marks.

All command line parameters are preceded with a hyphen (-).

SelectApply, then selectOK.

Target field in Shortcut Properties window

Double-poke the shortcut to start the game with command line cheats enabled.

To disable cheats, remove the command line parameter from the shortcut and restart the game.

For example:

Another way to add command line parameters is to launch the game from thecommand prompt.

"-console" parameter in Target field

Other games require you to make changes to game files, which can cause serious problems if done incorrectly.

Cheat guides typically include instructions for how cheats should be used.

OK button in Shortcut Properties window