Displays system status, changes system settings, or reconfigures ports or devices. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for mode; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
mode com<m>[:] [baud=<b>] [parity=<p>] [data=<d>] [stop=<s>] [to={on|off}] [xon={on|off}] [odsr={on|off}] [octs={on|off}] [dtr={on|off|hs}] [rts={on|off|hs|tg}] [idsr={on|off}]The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
mode com<m>[:] [baud=<b>] [parity=<p>] [data=<d>] [stop=<s>] [to={on|off}] [xon={on|off}] [odsr={on|off}] [octs={on|off}] [dtr={on|off|hs}] [rts={on|off|hs|tg}] [idsr={on|off}]| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
com<m>[:] | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
baud=<b> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
parity=<p> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
data=<d> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
stop=<s> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
to={on | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
xon={on | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
odsr={on | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
octs={on | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<b> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<p> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<d> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
<s> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.