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The command output tag covers discussions about capturing and processing the output of commands in Windows, particularly in batch scripting and CMD.EXE. Common topics include using syntax like SET /P to store command output into variables, piping output to clipboard tools like clip, and integrating command results into messages or other commands. Users often seek help with formatting, error handling, and making output usable in scripts. The tag is relevant for Windows 10 and later versions, focusing on practical troubleshooting for command-line automation tasks.
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    Windows 10 CMD.EXE - How to fix command output into variable

    Hi! I tried to send command output to variable. I'm using is in Windows 10.1903 x64 I used syntax: SET /P variable= | command I used batch by context menu to get word, characters and lines count in text file using old WC tool (it's great). First I used only copying output into clipboard by...
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    • batch file character count clipboard cmd command output error resolution file path line count message command output path correction script help scripting set command syntax error text count variables wc tool windows 10 word count
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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