Batch file new line in string
In a batch file, you can create a new line in a string using the following methods:
-
Carriage Return and Line Feed (CR+LF): You can use the following syntax to create a new line:
set myString=myValue^&^&echo.
The
^&
is used to escape the&
character, which is used to concatenate strings. Theecho.
is used to insert a new line. -
Using the
echo.
command: You can use the following syntax to create a new line:set myString=myValue echo.
The
echo.
command will insert a new line. -
Using the
set /p
command: You can use the following syntax to create a new line:set /p myString=myValue
The
set /p
command will prompt the user to enter a value, and the new line will be inserted automatically. -
Using the
echo.
command with a variable: You can use the following syntax to create a new line:set myString=myValue echo.%myString%^&^&echo.
The
%myString%
is used to expand the variable, and the^&
is used to escape the&
character.
Here is an example of how you can use these methods:
@echo off
set myString=myValue
echo.%myString%^&^&echo.
pause
This will output:
myValue
And then pause the batch file.
You can also use the set /a
command to create a new line:
@echo off
set /a myString=myValue
echo.%myString%^&^&echo.
pause
This will also output:
myValue
And then pause the batch file.
Note that the set /a
command is used to perform arithmetic operations, but it can also be used to create a new line.