Pause

The PAUSE command suspends processing of a batch program and displays a prompt to press any key to continue.

Syntax:

PAUSE

Notes:

1. PAUSE displays the following message:

   Press any key to continue . . .

2. Typically, PAUSE is used just before some irrevocable operation are about to take place - eg: file deletions, or disk formats. In such a case, PAUSE would often be preceded by an ECHO statement on the lines of:
   ECHO All files on C: drive will be erased.
   ECHO Press Ctrl-C to stop or
   PAUSE
   which would display as:

   All files on C: drive will be erased. Press Ctrl-C to stop or Press any key to continue . . .

3. Any text following PAUSE is ignored. If ECHO is on, it will be displayed; if ECHO is off it isn't.

File Details:

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