DOS switch

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DOS switch

A switch is a code, or parameter, that modifies a command. DOS switches use a forward slash (not a backslash) followed by some letter, digit or code. For example, the /w changes the Dir command to list "wide" across the screen instead of in a column:

            dir      list in columns
            dir /w   list across the screen

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