Tilde
A character ( ~ ) found on computer keyboards that is generally below the escape, or ESC, key and on the same key as the back quote that is similar to a squiggly line. Below are a few examples of how the tilde is used.
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Shorten long file names in Microsoft Windows 95 above. For example, changing the "Program Files" directory to "Progra~1".
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Access the console in programs and games.
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Get to the home directory on a Linux computer (for example: cd ~).
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An additional listing of computer keyboard keys can be found by clicking here.
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Information about why you may have files on your desktop that are tildes can be found on document CH000527.
Tilde
A character ( ~ ) found on computer keyboards that is generally below the escape, or ESC, key and on the same key as the back quote that is similar to a squiggly line. Below are a few examples of how the tilde is used.
-
Shorten long file names in Microsoft Windows 95 above. For example, changing the "Program Files" directory to "Progra~1".
-
Access the console in programs and games.
-
Get to the home directory on a Linux computer (for example: cd ~).
-
An additional listing of computer keyboard keys can be found by clicking here.
-
Information about why you may have files on your desktop that are tildes can be found on document CH000527.
Tilde:
A character ( ~ ) found on computer keyboards that is generally below the escape, or ESC, key and on the same key as the back quote that is similar to a squiggly line. Below are a few examples of how the tilde is used.
1.Shorten long file names in Microsoft Windows 95 above. For example, changing the "Program Files" directory to "Progra~1".
2.Access the console in programs and games.
3.Get to the home directory on a Linux computer (for example: cd ~).
•An additional listing of computer keyboard keys can be found by clicking here.
•Information about why you may have files on your desktop that are tildes can be found on document CH000527.
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