Out-Default is a Windows PowerShell command that is used to display the output of a command in the default form. It is used to format the output of a command before it is displayed on the console or saved to a file. Out-Default is a part of the Windows PowerShell scripting language and is used to control how the output of a command is displayed. This article will explain the syntax, parameters, inputs, outputs, examples, and tips for using the Out-Default command.
Syntax of Out-Default Command
The syntax of the Out-Default command is as follows:
- Out-Default [-InputObject]
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Parameters of Out-Default Command
The Out-Default command has the following parameters:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -InputObject | The object to be displayed in the default form. This parameter is required. |
| -NoNewline | This parameter is used to suppress the newline character that is added to the end of the output. This parameter is optional. |
| -Width | This parameter is used to specify the width of the output. This parameter is optional. |
Inputs of Out-Default Command
The Out-Default command accepts an object as input. This object can be any type of object, such as a string, an array, or a hash table.
Outputs of Out-Default Command
The Out-Default command outputs the input object in the default form. This output can be saved to a file or displayed on the console.
Examples of Out-Default Command
The following examples demonstrate how to use the Out-Default command:
- To display the output of a command in the default form, use the following command: Out-Default -InputObject <object>
- To save the output of a command to a file, use the following command: Out-Default -InputObject <object> | Out-File <filename>
- To suppress the newline character that is added to the end of the output, use the following command: Out-Default -InputObject <object> -NoNewline
- To specify the width of the output, use the following command: Out-Default -InputObject <object> -Width <int>
Tips for Using Out-Default Command
Here are some tips for using the Out-Default command:
- The Out-Default command is used to format the output of a command before it is displayed on the console or saved to a file.
- The Out-Default command accepts an object as input. This object can be any type of object, such as a string, an array, or a hash table.
- The Out-Default command outputs the input object in the default form.
- The -NoNewline parameter is used to suppress the newline character that is added to the end of the output.
- The -Width parameter is used to specify the width of the output.