Batch: Get information about a command

There are two ways to get help about a batch command.

a.   Using help command

b.   Using the parameter /?

Using help command

‘help’ command prints help information about windows commands.

Syntax

help commandName

Example

Command ‘help vol’ displays the help information about vol command.

C:\>help vol
Displays the disk volume label and serial number, if they exist.

VOL [drive:]

Using the parameter /?

By passing the parameter /? to the command, you can get the help information about a command.

Syntax

commandName /?

Example

Command vol /? displays the help information about vol command.

C:\>vol /?
Displays the disk volume label and serial number, if they exist.

VOL [drive:]

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