Batch Files - Turning Off Display Of The ECHO

DocumentID: 643070
Revision Date: 29-Feb-96 8:18:49 PM

The information in this document applies to:
WordPerfect® 5.1 for DOS

Problem

Solutions: Placing an at symbol (@) before the ECHO OFF command in a batch file will make it so the command does not display when the batch file is executed. The symbol is only intended for use in a batch file (@ECHO OFF). Combining it with the ECHO OFF command at a DOS prompt will cause the error "Bad Command Or Filename" to appear.

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