# rmdir
## Command Function
This command is used to delete a directory.
## Syntax
rmdir \[_dir_\]
## Parameters
**Table 1** Parameter description
Parameter
Description
Value Range
dir
Specifies the name of the directory to be deleted. The directory must be empty. You can enter a path for this parameter.
N/A
## Usage
- The **rmdir** command can only be used to delete directories.
- The **rmdir** command can delete only one directory at a time.
- The **rmdir** command can delete only empty directories.
## Example
Run **rmdir dir**.
## Output
**Figure 1** Deleting directory **dir**
