Doskey will not Execute Layered Macros Separated by a Command (77810)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
This article was previously published under Q77810

SUMMARY

When using Doskey, macros can be stacked on a command line by separating the individual macros with the CTRL+T key combination. This combination allows the macros to be executed sequentially. If a standard DOS command is placed between the macros, the second macro will not be executed.

MORE INFORMATION

Using the following example:

DOSKEY X=DIR C:\
DOSKEY Y=DIR D:\

At the the command prompt, enter the following:

X ^T Y

(Where ^T is CTRL+T; the paragraph control character will appear on the line.)

The result of this will be a directory of the C: root followed by a directory of the D: root.

At the command prompt, enter the following:

X ^T DIR ^T Y

The result of this will be a directory of the C: root, followed by a directory of the current drive, followed by the error message "Bad Command or Filename."

Once the DOS command is executed, the DOSKEY macro is ignored. Thus, Y is assumed to be a DOS command.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/22/1999
Keywords:KB77810
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