DOS and Batch Files Pausing Directory Listings This 'oldie but goodie' tip was mentioned by faithful MalekTips reader David Edwards. If you don't know how to pause a directory listing, add '/p' (without quotes) to the end of the DIR command. So, if you want to display the directory but you want the output to pause after displaying a screen of text, the command is DIR /P   Add: Del.icio.us | Digg | Furl | My Yahoo!   Discuss This Tip Print This Tip Get E-Mail When New Tips are Online Return to the DOS and Batch Files page.