The prompt command lets you adjust how much information is shown in MS-DOS.
Availability
Prompt is an internal command that is available in the following Microsoft operating systems.
Availability
Prompt syntax
Prompt examples
All Versions of MS-DOS
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows 11
Prompt syntax
Windows Vista and later syntax
PROMPT [text]
[text] Specifies a new command prompt.
- Windows Vista and later syntax.
- Windows XP and earlier syntax.
The prompt can be made up of normal characters and the below special codes:
If Command Extensions are enabled, the PROMPT command supports the following additional formatting characters:
Windows XP and earlier syntax
[text] specifies a new command prompt.
Type prompt without parameters to reset the prompt to the default setting.
Prompt examples
prompt $t $d$_$p$g
Display the time and the date above your prompt when in DOS.
Related information
- How to change the prompt.
- See our prompt definition for further information and related links on this term.
