# %shell() function

The %shell() function executes the MS-DOS
command, command, and returns the exit code of the command.

## Syntax

```
code = %shell (command)
```

## Description

The %shell() function executes an executable file, not the command built-ins.

## Example

To list a directory (DIR), type
the following, or something similar:

```
%shell("cmd /c dir")
```

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Source: https://d3codex.com/pickbasic-flashbasic/percent-shell-function/ - part of the D3Codex reference.