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Asked: 2026-05-25T11:06:47+00:00

How do you comment out code in PowerShell (1.0 or 2.0)?

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How do you comment out code in PowerShell (1.0 or 2.0)?

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    In PowerShell V1 there’s only # to make the text after it a comment.

    # This is a comment in PowerShell

    In PowerShell V2 <# #> can be used for block comments and more specifically for help comments.

    #REQUIRES -Version 2.0

<#
.SYNOPSIS
    A brief description of the function or script. This keyword can be used
    only once in each topic.
.DESCRIPTION
    A detailed description of the function or script. This keyword can be
    used only once in each topic.
.NOTES
    File Name      : xxxx.ps1
    Author         : J.P. Blanc (jean-paul_blanc@silogix-fr.com)
    Prerequisite   : PowerShell V2 over Vista and upper.
    Copyright 2011 - Jean Paul Blanc/Silogix
.LINK
    Script posted over:
    http://silogix.fr
.EXAMPLE
    Example 1
.EXAMPLE
    Example 2
#>
Function blabla
{}

    For more explanation about .SYNOPSIS and .* see about_Comment_Based_Help.

    Remark: These function comments are used by the Get-Help CmdLet and can be put before the keyword Function, or inside the {} before or after the code itself.

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