How to separate line in two within a Batch file (DOS)?

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In bash (Linux), if I have a very big command that is way large for only one line, I can use a backslash character to separate it:

./call-something.sh && \
./call-other-thing.sh

How can I do this in a BAT file (Windows)? I've tried with a backslash too and I get:

"\" is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:21

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You can use ^ as noted here.

For easy reference, I include the example given in the linked answer:

call C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntbackup.exe ^
    backup ^
    /V:yes ^
    /R:no ^
    /RS:no ^
    /HC:off ^
    /M normal ^
    /L:s ^
    @daily.bks ^
    /F daily.bkf

edited May 23 '17 at 12:21

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answered Jul 10 '13 at 00:07

Keith Flower

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@knocte, Click [here for a better reference that explains the rules for line continuation](http://stackoverflow.com/a/4455750/1012053) – dbenham Jul 10 '13 at 03:32

How to separate line in two within a Batch file (DOS)?

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