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PAUSE - Suspend batch file or alias execution

 
 Purpose:    Suspend batch file or alias execution. 
             
 Format:     PAUSE [text ] 
             
             text :  The message to be displayed as a user prompt. 
 
 Usage 
 A PAUSE command will suspend execution of a batch file or alias, giving 
 you the opportunity to change disks, turn on the printer, etc. 
 PAUSE waits for any key to be pressed and then continues execution. You 
 can specify the text that PAUSE displays while it waits for a keystroke, 
 or let it use the default message: 

 
         Press any key when ready...
 
 
 For example, the following batch file fragment prompts the user before 
 erasing files: 

 
         pause Press Ctrl-C to abort, any other key to erase all .LST files
         erase *.lst
 
 
 If you press Ctrl-C or Ctrl-Break while PAUSE is waiting for a key, 
 execution of an alias will be terminated, and execution of a batch file 
 will be suspended while you are asked whether to cancel the batch job. 
  In a batch file you can handle Ctrl-C and Ctrl-Break yourself with the 
 ON BREAK command. 

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