The first two items in this menu are Run will allow you to execute the selected commands once. Run Multiple Times will allow you to specify that the selected commands are to be executed more than one time. The dialog box queries you for the number of times. The commands you have selected will now be carried out. In most cases, this will produce some output.
Output is discussed below.
The simple counterpart to a command prompt is the small command window below the tool bar at the top of the desktop You can enter a one line command in this window. When you press Enter , the command is submitted to the program to be carried out. Commands also accumulate in this window, so that by pressing the down arrow button at the right edge of the window, you can recall your previous commands from this menu. When you select a command in the menu, a copy is made in the command window, and you can submit it by pressing the Enter key. Using Command Files Instead of using your text editor, you may choose to submit a set of commands that have previously been placed in a file on your hard disk drive.