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The wc tool is a command-line utility used in Windows batch scripting to count words, lines, and characters in text files. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on integrating wc output into variables for use in scripts, such as displaying results via the MSG command. Users encounter challenges with command syntax, particularly when piping wc output to SET /P or the clipboard. Troubleshooting covers Windows 10 environments and batch file execution, with emphasis on correct command formatting and file path handling. The tag reflects practical scripting solutions for text file analysis in Windows.
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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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