PAUSE

Pause the execution of a batch file

Syntax
      PAUSE

Displays the message "Press any key to continue . . ."

To suppress the message use PAUSE >nul


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Related:

TIMEOUT - Delay that allows the user to press a key and continue immediately.
Powershell: Pause function
Equivalent bash command (Linux): read -p "press any key to continue"



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