Example usage for where.
where gitwhere command
Locate matching files, commonly executables available through PATH.
Documented syntax
where [/r <Dir>] [/q] [/f] [/t] [$<ENV>:|<Path>:]<Pattern>[ ...]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Examples
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
/r <directory> | Search recursively from a directory. |
/q | Return an exit code without printing matching paths. |
/t | Show file size and modification time. |
<pattern> | Specify a file name or wildcard pattern. |
--- | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/r <Dir> | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/f | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
[$<ENV>: | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/? | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
<Dir> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<ENV> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<Path> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
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