Mode
Configures system devices. The mode command performs many different tasks, such as displaying system status,
changing system settings, or reconfiguring ports or devices.
Using the mode command
Because the mode command can perform many different tasks, the syntax necessary to carry out
each task is different. Therefore, this reference discusses the tasks
separately. The following is a list of tasks for which you can use the mode command.
Reconfiguring a printer attached to a parallel port (PRN, LPT1, LPT2, or LPT3)
for printing at 80 or 132 characters per line, 6 or 8 lines per inch, or both
(if the printer supports these features). See MODE (configure printer) for more information.
Configuring the baud rate, parity, and number of data bits and stop bits of a
serial communications port (COM1, COM2, COM3, and COM4) for use with a specific
printer, modem, or other serial device. See MODE (configure serial port) for more information.
Displaying the status of all devices or of a single device. See MODE (display device status) for more information.
Redirecting printer output from a parallel port to a serial port so that the
serial port becomes the system's default printer port. See MODE (redirect printing) for more information.
Changing the size of the command prompt window. See MODE (set display mode).
Setting the keyboard's typematic rate. See MODE (set typematic rate).
