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Weekend Scripter: Copy Text from One Tab in the PowerShell ISE to the Next

June 16, 2012 Jun 16, 2012 06/16/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, creates a function to copy script text from one Windows PowerShell ISE tab to a new one. Microsoft Scripting Guy, Ed Wilson, is here. Well, the day is finally here. It is time for the Jacksonville, Florida IT Pro Camp. The speaker dinner last night was great, and the Scripting Wife and I made new ...

Use Tab Expansion in the PowerShell ISE to Avoid Cmdlet Aliases

February 9, 2012 Feb 9, 2012 02/9/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to use Tab Expansion in the Windows PowerShell ISE to avoid using cmdlet aliases and to add complete parameter names in commands. (image) Hey, Scripting Guy! I spend a decent amount of time working with scripts, and I would like to learn how to use the Windows PowerShell ISE more effectively. I have heard that I should not ...

Learn Keyboard Tricks to Use the PowerShell ISE Easier

February 8, 2012 Feb 8, 2012 02/8/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to use the Windows PowerShell ISE more effectively by leveraging keyboard shortcuts. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I am the network administrator for a large company, and we have to go through very rigorous testing before we can download and install software on our servers. This requirement has prevented me from using ...

Learn How to Use the Free PowerShell ISE to Edit Scripts

February 7, 2012 Feb 7, 2012 02/7/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn about using the Windows PowerShell ISE to edit scripts, and to modify the script execution policy in this step-by-step blog. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I have a problem. I was following your blog yesterday about  typing long commands inside the Windows PowerShell ISE, and I saved my work because I did not want to ...

Use the PowerShell ISE to Work with Long Commands

February 6, 2012 Feb 6, 2012 02/6/12
Doctor Scripto
Summary: Learn how to use the Windows PowerShell ISE to work with long commands and make things easier to understand. (image)  Hey, Scripting Guy! I don’t get the purpose of the Windows PowerShell ISE. I mean, we have the Windows PowerShell console, and most of the time, all I am doing is typing a few commands there. Why should I ...