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Case Command: Allow Matching Multiple Patterns
Use for allow matching multiple patterns with Case. Exact CLI syntax to allow matching multiple patterns using Case.
When to use this: Use for allow matching multiple patterns with Case.
Command Syntax
case <$ANIMAL> in <cat>) <echo "It's a cat"> ;;& <cat|dog>) <echo "It's a cat or a dog"> ;;& *) <echo "Fallback"> ;; esaccase <$env:ANIMAL> in <cat>) <echo "It's a cat"> ;;& <cat|dog>) <echo "It's a cat or a dog"> ;;& *) <echo "Fallback"> ;; esacCommand Breakdown
case is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to allow matching multiple patterns using Case.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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Case Command: Allow Multiple Patterns
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