The purpose of this command is to suspend execution of a batch file until a key is pressed. The syntax of the pause command is

PAUSE [coIllll\entl

PAUSE suspends execution of the batch file and displays the message

Strike a key when ready

With some versions of DOS, a comment may also be entered on the same line as PAUSE. The comment prompt is displayed before the Strike a key when'ready message.

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Example: To suspend execution of a batch file and display the message Insert the target diskette in drive A and enter

pause Insert the target diskette in drive A