Prompt user for input and use the result in a batch script
This article will show you how to use a batch script to get user input and use the results in another command.
Prompt user for input and use the result in a batch script
The general format of code that accepts user input is shown below.
set /p VARIABLE="INSTRUCTIONAL STRING"
Let's see an example. The following code will take a username and display that name as output.
@echo off
set /p name="Enter your name: "
echo Your name is: %name%
Output:
Enter your name: Alen
Your name is: Alen
Here, we have used the directive string Enter your name. This part is optional.
You can include this to guide the user on what they need to enter in this field. Remember, the method we discussed above only works in Windows CMD.
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