July 4th, 2015

PowerTip: Multiply Value in Variable and Store Results

Doctor Scripto
Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to multiply the value stored in a variable and store the results.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I use Windows PowerShell to multiply the value of a variable and store the results in the same variable?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Use the *= operator, for example:

PS C:> $a = 2

PS C:> $a *= 3

PS C:> $a

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Scripting
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