Windows 10: my cmd is showing ??? symbols instead of words

my cmd is showing ??? symbols instead of words

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Symbols instead of readable words

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft community.

This issue might occur if the document is corrupt or the file type is not associated with the right application.

I suggest you check if you are able to open in Word.

• 
  Download and save the document on the desktop.
  
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  Right click on the document, click on ‘Open with > Choose a program’.
  
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  Select ‘Word’ from the list of applications and click ‘OK’.
  
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  Check if the document opens up without any issue.
  

Let us know the status.

Regards,

Guru Kiran

 

Where do I find a list of the symbol meanings in CMD

Where do I find a listing (meaning) of the symbol meanings in CMD.

 

My computer is showing various symbols instead of words. How can I fix this?

Hi THE ONE1,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

Please provide more information on this problem, where in Windows are you seeing symbols instead of words, and also please provide a screenshot of what you are seeing.