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How do I change the command prompt window’s color within a batch file?

A. You can use the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 color command to set the command prompt window’s colors. The first number sets the background color; the second number sets the foreground color. For example, the command

color 06

sets the window’s color to yellow on black. The following table lists the color options.

0 Black
1 Blue
2 Green
3 Aqua
4 Red
5 Purple
6 Yellow
7 White
8 Gray
9 Light Blue
A Light Green
B Light Aqua
C Light Red
D Light Purple
E Light Yellow
F Bright White
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