set

Windows CMD · System · available in the simulator

What it does

Displays or sets environment variables in CMD.

Syntax

set [variable=[cadena]] [/p variable=texto] [/a expresión]

Options and parameters

/A
Evaluates a numerical expression and assigns it to the variable.
set /a total=2+3
/P
Prompts the user for a value and assigns it to the variable.
set /p nombre=Escribe tu nombre:

Usage examples

set
set MI_VAR=hola
set /a total=2+3
set /p nombre=Escribe tu nombre:

Notes and common mistakes

Without arguments, displays all environment variables for the current session.

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