Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
append [[<drive>:]<path>[;...]] [/x[:on|:off]] [/path:[:on|:off] [/e]append command
Allows programs to open data files in specified directories as if they were in the current directory. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for append; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
append [[<drive>:]<path>[;...]] [/x[:on|:off]] [/path:[:on|:off] [/e]
append ;The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
[<drive>:]<path> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/x:on | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/x:off | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/path:on | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/path:off | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
<drive> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<path> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/x | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/path | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
/e | Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits. |
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