Tip on how to get the directory output into Microsoft Excel

DirToExcel.txt

These are instructions on how to get DOS directory output into Microsoft Excel.

1. Pipe directory output to a file, dir /A-D > files.txt
2. Open the file into Notepad and copy the rows containing the file listing.
3. Open Microsoft Excel.
4. Open the Home menu and click on the Paste down arrow to show past options.
5. Select "Use Text Import Wizard."

From this point on, use the Text Import Wizard to import the text into Microsoft Excel. Defaults should be sufficient.