How can I insert a new line in a cmd.exe command?
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I'm trying to execute a command on , with a line break or new line as part of the command, like below: But every new line executes the command, instead of continuing the command on the next line. So how can I input a new line character, or create a multi-line command in cmd.exe?
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command -option:text whatever
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Use the character as an escape: I'm assuming you're using from Windows XP or later. This is not actual DOS. If you are using actual DOS (MS-DOS, Win3.1, Win95, Win98, WinME), then I don't believe there is an escape character for newlines. You would …
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