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5-36 Utility Descriptions
LABEL
The LABEL command sets or deletes a disk volume label.
Syntax
LABEL [drive:] [volume string]
Remarks
The
volume string
may be up to 11 characters in length. LABEL only
uses the first 11 characters of a volume label. The characters that are
acceptable in a
volume string
are the same as those for a
filename
.
LABEL prompts as follows. Enter the new label and press enter to modify
the existing label.
Volume in drive C is xxxxxxxxxxx
Volume label (11 characters, ENTER for none)?
If a volume label has previously been assigned to a disk, and you do not
enter a new volume label, the following message is printed.
Delete current volume label (Y/N)?
If the disk did not have a volume label prior to running the LABEL
command, the above message will not appear.
Example
LABEL a:
LABEL displays the volume label of drive A:, if one exists, and allows it to
be modified or deleted.