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How to add ms-dos parameters/arguments with spaces
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%1 %2 %3 - used to read command line argument inputs on ms dos batch file. But if user inserts spaces inbetween command line arguments then has to use %~1 %~2 %~3.

%1 with example
runit.bat john

%~1 with example
runit.bat "john kumar s"
Example
@echo off
 
echo 1ST Argument: %1
echo 2ND Argument: %~2
echo 3RD Argument: %~3

set /p exit=Press any key to exit
Output 
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