Make a line break when requesting user input (/P) in batch?

Question

Is it possible to create a line break after a set /P command? I would like the user to be able to type on a new (blank) line instead of next to the existing prompt. For example:

set /P test=type now

echo %test%

This code simply lets the user type next to the prompt.

score 18 · Accepted Answer · answered May 14 '13 at 06:51

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If you want input on the following line, just use:

echo type now
set /p test=
echo %test%

The echo will output the prompt including the newline, then you just use set /p with no prompt.

answered May 14 '13 at 06:51

paxdiablo

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A very elegant solution. Thank you! – EpicCyndaquil May 14 '13 at 06:53
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"Elegant" is my forte. Or was that "quick'n'dirty"? :-) – paxdiablo May 14 '13 at 06:54
Brilliant solution! Thanks. – Hashim Aziz Mar 05 '17 at 01:27

Make a line break when requesting user input (/P) in batch?

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