PowerTip: Use a PowerShell 3.0 Switch to Find Only Directories

Summary: Use a switch in Windows PowerShell 3.0 to easily find only directories.

 How can I use Windows PowerShell 3.0 to find a list of only directories from my current location?

  Use the –Directory switch with the Get-ChildItem cmdlet.

Get-ChildItem -Directory

Note  The –Directory switch was added to Windows PowerShell 3.0.