How do I redirect a batch output to a text file?

How do I redirect a batch output to a text file?

Some “best practices” when using redirection in batch files:

1. Use >filename.
2. Use >logfile.
3. Use >CON to send text to the screen, no matter what, even if the batch file’s output is redirected.
4. Use 1>&2 to send text to Standard Error.
5. It’s ok to use spaces in redirection commands.

Can you print from command prompt?

The print command allows users to print a text file to a line printer, in the background. If you need to print a file that cannot be opened from a command line (e-mail, picture, document, etc.) you must use a different program.

How to redirect output from a command to a file?

You can redirect output to a file in Windows for both of these output streams. There are two ways you can redirect standard output of a command to a file. The first is to send the command output write to a new file every time you run the command. To do this, open the command prompt and type:

Where do I find the output of my notepad?

You can view the standard output that went to the file by typing “myoutput.txt” in the command window. This will open the text file in your default text file viewer. For most people, this is usually Notepad.exe. The next time you run the same command, the previous output file will be deleted.

Can you print output from command prompt to a hard copy?

Now suppose you want to save the output/command result to a text file or print it to a hard copy. For example if you want to save your system information, one thing that you can do is copy from the command prompt window and paste it in a text file and then if you want you can print it.

Is there a way to redirect a command to a clipboard?

You can redirect the output of your console tool or command to the clipboard using the built-in Clip.exe tool by piping the output. The command you’d run is: