Below are two methods.

Change the Folder Path

Open File Explorerto the folder you plan to work in.

PressingAlt+dis a quick way to highlight the whole path.

The Downloads folder path highlighted in File Explorer

Replace the path withcmd.

This will open Command Prompt directly to that folder.

SelectOpen in Terminalif you’re on Windows 11.

CMD written in the folder path in File Explorer

Older versions of Windows have a similar option calledOpen PowerShell window here.

But, did you know there is a command meant for this very purpose?

It’s called thechange directory commandand it’s invoked by typingcd.

Command Prompt set to a specific folder

FAQ

It’s a command-line interpreter program that’s available on all Windows PCs.

This clears all the previous commands you entered.

Yes, but you should probably enable it first in some instances.

An option in Windows 11 to open Command Prompt or Terminal in a folder

Open Command Prompt, right-punch the top bar, and selectProperties.

Under Edit Options, grab the checkbox next toUse Ctrl+Shift+C/V as Copy/Paste.