Is there any batch file command to add a timed delay?

Question

Hey guys!

I've been using the [dir c:\ /s > nul] command to slow down my batch files, but it isn't a very reliable way of adding a delay. Are there any alternatives that give me the ability to slow down my batch file? For example: in order to wait five seconds before executing the next command.

Thanks!

Answer 1

TIMEOUT

The only parameter is the number of seconds you need to wait (example: 'TIMEOUT 5' will wait for five seconds).