# dir > List directory contents using one line per file, special characters are represented by backslash escape sequences. > Works as `ls -C --escape`. > More information: . - List all files, including hidden files: `dir -all` - List files including their author (`-l` is required): `dir -l --author` - List files excluding those that match a specified blob pattern: `dir --hide={{pattern}}` - List subdirectories recursively: `dir --recursive` - Display help: `dir --help`