System command

shift command

Shift batch parameters to a different position.

Availability: Microsoft Learn command reference spanning Windows client and Windows Server releases; some entries are legacy, role-specific, optional-feature or interactive subcommands.中文

Documented syntax

shift [/n <N>]

The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.

Examples

Example usage for shift.

shift /2

Parameters, options and clauses

Option / clause	Description
`/n`	Start shifting at the n-th argument; n is between 0 and 8.
`No argument`	Shift batch parameters %0 through %9.
`/n <N>`	Microsoft documents this switch; use the linked reference for accepted values, effects and version limits.
`/?`	Display command help or the supported command-line usage.
`<N>`	Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context.

Safety note

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.

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