What commands can we used in a batch file?
Er Abhishek Kumar Agrahari
DOS Tutorial
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All commands that we can use at the DOS prompt can be used in a batch file. We have to follow the same syntax of the commands as we use it at the DOS prompt. |
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For advanced application of batch programs, the following nine (9) special commands are commonly used. Some of them are used together with special characters. |
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CALL |
FOR |
PAUSE |
CHOICE * |
GOTO |
REM |
ECHO |
IF |
SHIFT |
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CHOICE is an external DOS command. |
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Please ensure the current path statement contains C:\DOS when we need to run a batch program in which the CHOICE command is used. |
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Brief Description of MS-DOS Batch Commands |
CALL |
Calls one batch program from another. |
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CHOICE |
Waits for the user to choose one of a set of choices. |
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ECHO |
Displays messages, or turns command-echoing on or off. |
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FOR |
Runs a specified command for each file in a set of files. |
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GOTO |
Directs MS-DOS to a labelled line in a batch program. |
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IF |
Performs conditional processing in batch programs. |
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PAUSE |
Suspends processing of a batch program and displays the message “Press any key to continue….” |
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REM |
comments (remarks) in a batch file or CONFIG.SYS. |
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SHIFT |
Changes the position of replaceable parameters in a batch file. |
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