Batch file
script file for Microsoft computer operating systems
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A batch file is a special kind of computer file that tells a computer a list of instructions to do in order. Batch files were used a lot when DOS was used by many people. They are good for automating many small pieces of work. Some people still use batch files today.
Hello World example
changeThis is an example of a batch file. It is called a "Hello World" example because it prints the text "Hello World!" to the screen.
@ECHO off
ECHO Hello World!
PAUSE
When that text is put into a file with an extension of .bat, saved, and run, it will put this on the screen:
Hello World! Press any key to continue . . .
