How to Make a Simple Batch File

Now, I know that in the past, I have been showcasing many of my batch file programs and I have not been too helpful with many. And alot of the time, they were mundane and short. This Instructable will be an actual tutorial to help make many amazing programs like menus and other programs.

Now, in order to make a batch file program, you'll need a computer, preferably Windows 7 ,8 ,8.1 ,and 10

And it HAS to be Windows.

The first step in making batch files is using writing software to put your code in. Notepad is my recommended program to use, but other programs like Notepad++ ect. are much better.

Now that's out of the way, let's begin.

To make programs, you'll need to learn how they function. Batch files are simple programs that tell the host computer what to do whether it be displaying text, or doing simple tasks.

The key thing to know are the following commands:

@echo off: Toggles the display of unnecessary text

cls: Clears the screen for new code

echo.: Displays text

pause: Halts the program

If used correctly, it should work.

Open Notepad. It can be accessed by right-clicking the desktop and selecting 'New Text Document'. An icon should appear after it's selected. Double click the newly created document. When opened, you can now enter your code.

Copy and paste the following code:

@echo off

title= New batch file

cls

echo. Congrations, you done it!

pause

exit

And save the program as 'example'.bat

Congratulations, you have just made a batch file. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to diss at any time!